Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health issues often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help people through a comprehensive rehab plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things which could compromise their program and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which must be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life circumstances better when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.