Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehab to handle both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for those involved in substance abuse, as people who have mental health disorders frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals will help individuals through a detailed rehab plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with substance abuse problems. Offering a safe setting is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their treatment plan and development. Treatment counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment that helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life situations more proficiently once they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior answer.