Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to handle both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for those involved in drug abuse, as those that have mental health problems often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of temporary relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help people using a thorough rehab plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a safe setting is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances more effectively once they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.