Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for those involved in substance abuse, as people with mental health issues often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help individuals using a comprehensive rehab plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing drug abuse problems. Offering a safe setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their program and progress. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and sober t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life situations well if they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior answer.