Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver treatment to handle both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for people involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health issues often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help individuals using a thorough rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while also dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a safe environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Treatment counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life circumstances more proficiently if they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.