Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for folks involved with drug abuse, as people with mental health issues frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some form of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help individuals through a comprehensive treatment plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing substance abuse issues. Providing a safe environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and sober t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life situations more effectively when they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs as a possible solution.