Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for individuals involved with drug abuse, as those that have mental health issues often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help people through a comprehensive rehab plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health whilst dealing with substance abuse concerns. Offering a safe environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances better after they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior answer.