Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to handle both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for those involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of temporary respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help people through a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe setting is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their treatment plan and development. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things that have to be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop far better coping methods so they are better able to deal with life circumstances more proficiently once they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs as a possible solution.