Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehab to address both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for individuals involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some form of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help men and women using a detailed rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that could compromise their program and development. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop more efficient coping methods so they are better able to handle life circumstances well when they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as a possible solution.