Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver treatment to address both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for individuals involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health problems often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help people through a comprehensive rehab plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing substance abuse problems. Providing a safe setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their treatment plan and development. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop far better coping methods so they are better able to handle life circumstances better after they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.