Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehabilitation to address both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for people involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health disorders often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some sort of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help individuals using a thorough rehab plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a safe environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which could compromise their program and progress. Rehab counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that have to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life situations better after they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.