Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for folks involved with substance abuse, as individuals with mental health problems often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some form of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help men and women through a thorough rehab plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more effective coping methods so they are able to better handle life circumstances better once they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs as a possible solution.