Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehab to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for those involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health disorders often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help people using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as addressing substance abuse problems. Offering a safe environment is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their treatment plan and development. Treatment counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more effective coping methods so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances more effectively when they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.