Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to address both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for individuals involved in drug abuse, as those that have mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help people through a comprehensive rehab plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing drug abuse problems. Providing a safe setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that could compromise their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which should be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally stable and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop more effective coping methods so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances more proficiently after they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior answer.