Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to deal with both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for folks involved with drug abuse, as people who have mental health disorders often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help men and women through a detailed rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while also addressing substance abuse problems. Offering a safe environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their program and progress. Rehab counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop more efficient coping methods so they are able to better deal with life circumstances more proficiently once they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior answer.