Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver treatment to handle both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for those involved in drug abuse, as individuals with mental health issues often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some kind of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help individuals through a thorough treatment plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health whilst addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life situations more effectively after they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.