Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehab to address both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for individuals involved with substance abuse, as people with mental health disorders often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help individuals through a thorough rehab plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing drug abuse issues. Providing a safe setting is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things which may compromise their program and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life situations well after they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior answer.