Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for those involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health issues often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of temporary relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help men and women using a comprehensive rehab plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing substance abuse issues. Providing a safe setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things which could compromise their treatment plan and development. Rehab counselors will work to spot environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which must be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life situations more effectively once they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as an inferior answer.