Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for folks involved in drug abuse, as people who have mental health issues frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help individuals through a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with drug abuse issues. Offering a safe environment is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life situations well if they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs as a possible solution.