Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to handle both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for folks involved with substance abuse, as people with mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some type of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help men and women through a detailed rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with drug abuse issues. Providing a safe environment is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which could compromise their treatment plan and development. Treatment counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop more effective coping methods so they are able to better deal with life situations more proficiently when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior answer.