Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for those involved with substance abuse, as people with mental health problems frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of temporary relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help individuals using a thorough treatment plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a safe setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which may compromise their treatment plan and development. Rehab counselors will work to spot environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally stable and abstinen t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment that helps them develop far better coping methods so that they are better able to deal with life situations more effectively once they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior answer.