Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehabilitation to address both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for people involved with substance abuse, as people with mental health disorders often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some sort of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help men and women using a detailed rehab plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe environment is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their treatment plan and development. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things which need to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances well when they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.