Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for individuals involved with substance abuse, as individuals with mental health issues frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help people through a thorough treatment plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health whilst dealing with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a safe setting is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Treatment counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that have to be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life circumstances better if they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.