Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver treatment to handle both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for those involved with drug abuse, as people who have mental health disorders often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals will help individuals through a thorough treatment plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a safe setting is key so that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which have to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life circumstances well after they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.