Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver treatment to handle both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for those involved in substance abuse, as people who have mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help people through a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe environment is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which could compromise their treatment plan and development. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which must be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally stable and sober t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life situations more effectively after they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs as a possible solution.