Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for folks involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of temporary respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help individuals through a detailed rehab plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a safe environment is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their program and progress. Rehab counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things which should be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment that helps them develop more efficient coping methods so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances more proficiently after they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible solution.