Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to address both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for folks involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health problems often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help people using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe setting is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their treatment plan and development. Rehab counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that should be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop far better coping methods so that they are better able to deal with life situations more proficiently if they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible solution.