Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for individuals involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some sort of temporary respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help individuals using a detailed rehab plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe environment is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their program and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that have to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life situations better when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as an inferior solution.