Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for folks involved in substance abuse, as those that have mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help individuals through a detailed rehab plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while also dealing with drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that should be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and sober t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab that helps them develop more efficient coping methods so they are better able to handle life situations better when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior answer.