Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver treatment to address both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for folks involved in substance abuse, as those that have mental health disorders often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of temporary relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help men and women using a detailed rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing substance abuse issues. Providing a safe environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that may cut across their treatment plan and development. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that have to be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally stable and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life situations better once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.