Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver treatment to address both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health disorders frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some sort of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help people through a detailed treatment plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with substance abuse issues. Providing a safe environment is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that need to be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life situations more effectively once they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.