Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver treatment to handle both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for those involved in substance abuse, as those that have mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some sort of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help individuals using a thorough treatment plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health whilst dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe environment is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that must be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life situations better when they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as a possible answer.