Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehab to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for those involved with drug abuse, as people who have mental health disorders often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help people using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing drug abuse problems. Offering a safe setting is key so that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their program and progress. Treatment counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and sober t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab that helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances better after they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible answer.