Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to deal with both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for individuals involved in drug abuse, as people who have mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of temporary respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help men and women using a thorough rehab plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their program and advancement. Treatment counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and sober t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life circumstances more effectively if they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible answer.