Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for those involved with drug abuse, as those that have mental health problems frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help people using a comprehensive rehab plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a safe setting is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their program and advancement. Treatment counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop more effective coping methods so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances well when they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as an inferior option.