Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to address both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for those involved in substance abuse, as those that have mental health issues frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some sort of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help individuals using a comprehensive rehab plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe environment is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their program and advancement. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment that helps them develop far better coping methods so that they are able to better handle life situations better when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.