Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehabilitation to deal with both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for folks involved in drug abuse, as people who have mental health disorders often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help individuals through a detailed rehab plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe setting is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Treatment counselors will work to identify 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 remain mentally stable and abstinen t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life circumstances better once they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.