Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to handle both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for individuals involved with drug abuse, as people with mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of temporary relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help individuals through a comprehensive treatment plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health whilst dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a safe setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their treatment plan and development. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life situations more effectively when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as a possible option.