Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for people involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help people through a detailed rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more efficient coping methods so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances more effectively once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior answer.