Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to handle both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for folks involved in substance abuse, as individuals with mental health issues frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some form of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help people through a detailed rehab plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment that helps them develop more effective coping methods so that they are better able to handle life circumstances more proficiently after they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.