Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for individuals involved with substance abuse, as those that have mental health issues often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help people using a detailed rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe setting is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things which may compromise their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will work to spot environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and sober t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life circumstances more effectively when they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.