Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehab to handle both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for individuals involved in substance abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some sort of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help men and women through a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a safe environment is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which could compromise their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which should be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally healthy and sober t when they depart 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 able to better deal with life situations well if they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs as a possible answer.