Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehabilitation to handle both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for individuals involved in substance abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help individuals using a thorough rehab plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing drug abuse problems. Offering a safe setting is essential 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 should be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally stable and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life circumstances better once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible solution.