Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to handle both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for people involved in drug abuse, as people who have mental health problems often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of temporary relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help men and women using a detailed rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing substance abuse issues. Providing a safe environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their program and advancement. Treatment counselors will work to spot environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which helps them develop more effective coping methods so they are able to better deal with life situations more proficiently when they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.