Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehab to address both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for people involved in drug abuse, as individuals with mental health problems often 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 will help people through a thorough rehab plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with substance abuse problems. Providing a safe environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that may cut across their treatment plan and development. 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 person to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping methods so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances better after they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.