Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help people using a comprehensive treatment plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their treatment plan and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances more effectively if they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs as a possible option.