Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for people involved with drug abuse, as people with mental health issues often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some kind of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help people through a thorough treatment plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a safe setting is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their program and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things which have to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life situations more proficiently when they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs as a possible answer.