Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to address both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for those involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some form of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help people through a detailed rehab plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe environment is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life situations more effectively once they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs as an inferior solution.