Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver treatment to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for people involved in drug abuse, as people who have mental health issues often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help people using a thorough treatment plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health whilst dealing with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a safe setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and sober t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life situations better when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as an inferior option.