Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver treatment to handle both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for people involved with substance abuse, as people with mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help men and women using a comprehensive rehab plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a safe setting is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their program and progress. Rehab counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that need to be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally stable and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations more effectively if they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible answer.