Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for individuals involved in substance abuse, as people who have mental health problems often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help people using a comprehensive rehab plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health as well as addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a safe environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that could compromise their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and abstinen t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life circumstances more effectively once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible answer.