Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to address both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for people involved with drug abuse, as those that have mental health issues often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help individuals through a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing drug abuse issues. Offering a safe setting is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things which may compromise their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more efficient coping methods so that they are able to better deal with life situations more effectively after they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible answer.