Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for those involved with drug abuse, as people with mental health disorders often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help people using a thorough rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe setting is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Treatment counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and sober t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations better after they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior option.