Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for people involved in drug abuse, as people who have mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help individuals using a thorough rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with drug abuse problems. Offering a safe environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life situations more effectively after they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs as an inferior answer.