Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehab to address both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for folks involved in substance abuse, as those that have mental health issues frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help people through a detailed rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe setting is key so that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which could compromise their program and progress. Treatment counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more effective coping methods so that they are better able to deal with life situations well if they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior solution.