Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for individuals involved in substance abuse, as people who have mental health issues often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help men and women using a comprehensive rehab plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with drug abuse issues. Offering a safe environment is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their program and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life situations more proficiently when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs as a possible solution.