Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to address both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for individuals involved with substance abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help men and women using a detailed rehab plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe setting is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their program and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that must be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab that helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life situations better once they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs as a possible solution.