Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for individuals involved with drug abuse, as people who have mental health issues often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some sort of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help men and women through a detailed rehab plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with drug abuse problems. Offering a safe setting is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which should be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab that helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life circumstances well when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.