Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehab to address both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for those involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some form of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help men and women using a comprehensive rehab plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a safe environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop far better coping methods so that they are able to better deal with life situations more effectively once they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior solution.