Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for individuals involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some form of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals will help men and women through a thorough treatment plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a safe setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their program and advancement. Treatment counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things which have to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life situations more effectively once they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs as an inferior solution.