Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for folks involved in substance abuse, as individuals with mental health problems often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals will help people using a thorough treatment plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with substance abuse concerns. Offering a safe environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which may compromise their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping methods so that they are able to better handle life situations more effectively after they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs as a possible solution.