Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver treatment to handle both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for individuals involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health problems frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some form of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help individuals through a thorough rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing substance abuse problems. Providing a safe setting is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which have to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations better after they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as a possible solution.