Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver treatment to address both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help people using a comprehensive treatment plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a safe setting is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things which could compromise their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which will help them develop far better coping methods so that they are better able to handle life circumstances more effectively once they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs as an inferior solution.