Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehab to handle both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for those involved in substance abuse, as individuals with mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of temporary relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals will help men and women using a detailed rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a safe environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which could compromise their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things which must be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more efficient coping methods so that they are better able to handle life situations better when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.