Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to address both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for those involved with drug abuse, as people with mental health disorders often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some form of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help men and women through a thorough treatment plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health whilst dealing with substance abuse issues. Providing a safe environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their treatment plan and development. Rehab counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which must be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and sober t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment that helps them develop more efficient coping methods so they are better able to handle life circumstances more proficiently after they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior answer.