Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to handle both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for people involved in drug abuse, as people with mental health issues often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help people through a detailed rehab plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while also dealing with drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which will help them develop more effective coping methods so they are able to better handle life situations well once they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior option.