Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to handle both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for individuals involved in substance abuse, as people with mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of temporary relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals will help people using a thorough treatment plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health whilst addressing substance abuse problems. Offering a safe environment is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their program and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that must be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally healthy and sober t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life circumstances more effectively after they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible option.