Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to address both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for people involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health issues frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help individuals through a comprehensive treatment plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing substance abuse problems. Providing a safe setting is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their program and advancement. Treatment counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things which must be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop more efficient coping methods so they are better able to deal with life situations better after they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible answer.