Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to address both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for individuals involved in drug abuse, as those that have mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help men and women using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health whilst dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a safe environment is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their program and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life situations more effectively when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.