Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehab to address both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help people using a thorough rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health whilst addressing drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which could compromise their program and progress. Rehab counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations better if they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs as an inferior answer.