Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for individuals involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health problems often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help individuals through a detailed rehab plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing substance abuse problems. Offering a safe setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their program and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things which must be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life circumstances more proficiently if they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible answer.