Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehab to handle both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for individuals involved with substance abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help individuals through a comprehensive rehab plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health whilst addressing drug abuse issues. Providing a safe setting is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their program and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that should be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life situations more proficiently if they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.