Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehabilitation to address both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for those involved in drug abuse, as people who have mental health issues frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help people through a thorough rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that should be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and sober t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations better after they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior solution.