Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for folks involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help people using a comprehensive rehab plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as addressing substance abuse concerns. Offering a safe environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which could compromise their treatment plan and development. Treatment counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping methods so they are able to better handle life situations well when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.