Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver treatment to address both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for people involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some sort of temporary relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help people using a thorough rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing substance abuse issues. Providing a safe environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which should be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment that helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life circumstances more effectively when they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior answer.