Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehabilitation to handle both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for individuals involved in substance abuse, as people who have mental health issues often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help individuals through a thorough rehab plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health whilst dealing with substance abuse issues. Providing a safe environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their treatment plan and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which have to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop more efficient coping methods so they are able to better handle life situations more effectively when they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible option.