Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to address both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for individuals involved with drug abuse, as individuals with mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help people through a comprehensive rehab plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to spot environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that should be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally healthy and sober t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances better if they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.