Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehabilitation to deal with both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for folks involved with substance abuse, as those that have mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help individuals using a detailed treatment plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health whilst dealing with substance abuse concerns. Offering a safe environment is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things which may compromise their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things which should be addressed in order for the individual 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 more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life circumstances well if they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible option.