Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for those involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health issues often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help men and women through a thorough treatment plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health whilst dealing with substance abuse issues. Providing a safe setting is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Treatment counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab that helps them develop more effective coping methods so they are able to better deal with life circumstances better after they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.