Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for people involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help individuals using a detailed rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health whilst addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a safe environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their program and development. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which need to be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and abstinen t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances well if they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible answer.