Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health disorders often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of temporary relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help men and women using a thorough treatment plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their program and progress. 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 need to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping methods so that they are better able to handle life situations well when they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as a possible option.