Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to address both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for individuals involved with drug abuse, as those that have mental health problems frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help people through a thorough rehab plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a safe environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment that helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life circumstances well after they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs as a possible solution.