Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to handle both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for individuals involved in drug abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help people using a thorough treatment plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a safe environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their program and advancement. 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 which should be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations better when they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as a possible solution.