Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to address both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for individuals involved with substance abuse, as individuals with mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help people through a thorough rehab plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health as well as addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe setting is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which have to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which helps them develop more efficient coping methods so they are able to better handle life circumstances more proficiently if they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible option.