Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for individuals involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health issues frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some kind of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help individuals through a detailed rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing substance abuse issues. Offering a safe environment is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their program and development. Treatment counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that must be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances well after they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.