Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for those involved in substance abuse, as people with mental health issues often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help men and women through a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe setting is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which may compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life circumstances more effectively if they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.