Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to address both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for those involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health issues frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals will help people through a thorough rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a safe setting is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their program and progress. Treatment counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life situations well after they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.