Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver treatment to address both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for folks involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of temporary relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help individuals using a comprehensive rehab plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a safe setting is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their program and advancement. Treatment counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which must be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life circumstances more effectively after they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior option.