Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to handle both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for folks involved in substance abuse, as people with mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some form of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help men and women through a thorough rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which may compromise their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will work to identify 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 person to remain mentally healthy and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop more effective coping methods so that they are better able to handle life situations more effectively when they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs as a possible solution.