Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to address both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for folks involved with drug abuse, as those that have mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of temporary relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help men and women using a comprehensive rehab plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing substance abuse issues. Providing a safe environment is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things which may compromise their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life circumstances well if they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs as an inferior answer.