Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to handle both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of temporary respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help individuals through a detailed rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a safe setting is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and sober t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life situations more effectively after they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs as a possible option.