Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for individuals involved with substance abuse, as people with mental health issues frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of temporary relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help individuals through a detailed rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things which may compromise their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and sober t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop more efficient coping methods so they are able to better deal with life situations better after they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs as a possible answer.