Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to handle both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for those involved with substance abuse, as individuals with mental health issues often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of temporary respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help people using a thorough rehab plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health whilst addressing substance abuse concerns. Offering a safe setting is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that may cut across their program and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and sober t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life circumstances well when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible solution.