Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for those involved with drug abuse, as individuals with mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help individuals through a detailed treatment plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health whilst dealing with drug abuse problems. Providing a safe environment is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things which may compromise their treatment plan and development. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that must be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations well after they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs as a possible answer.