Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehab to handle both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for people involved in substance abuse, as those that have mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some sort of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help people using a thorough treatment plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing substance abuse concerns. Offering a safe environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things that have to be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life situations better if they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs as an inferior solution.