Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for people involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health disorders often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help people using a thorough rehab plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a safe setting is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their treatment plan 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 should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life situations better after they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs as a possible option.