Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for individuals involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health problems often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some sort of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help men and women through a thorough rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their program and advancement. Treatment counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and sober t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life circumstances more effectively after they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs as a possible answer.