Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for folks involved in drug abuse, as individuals with mental health problems frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help men and women through a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with substance abuse issues. Providing a safe environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which may compromise their program and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more effective coping methods so that they are able to better handle life situations better when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior solution.