Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver treatment to handle both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for folks involved with drug abuse, as people with mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help people using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with drug abuse issues. Providing a safe setting is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their program and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life circumstances more proficiently once they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as a possible solution.