Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for people involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help men and women through a detailed rehab plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe setting is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their program and advancement. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop far better coping methods so they are better able to deal with life circumstances well when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.