Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to handle both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for individuals involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help individuals using a thorough treatment plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health whilst dealing with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a safe environment is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their program and advancement. Treatment counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life situations better once they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior solution.