Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehab to handle both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for those involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health issues frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help men and women through a thorough rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with substance abuse problems. Offering a safe setting is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which could compromise their treatment plan and development. Treatment counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that should be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping methods so that they are able to better deal with life situations well once they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior solution.