Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to address both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for people involved in substance abuse, as people who have mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some sort of temporary relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help individuals using a comprehensive rehab plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with substance abuse problems. Offering a safe environment is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their treatment plan and development. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab that helps them develop more effective coping methods so that they are better able to handle life circumstances more proficiently when they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior solution.