Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for individuals involved with substance abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help men and women using a comprehensive rehab plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with substance abuse concerns. Offering 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 development. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life situations better when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.