Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehabilitation to address both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for individuals involved with substance abuse, as those that have mental health issues often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help people using a thorough rehab plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing drug abuse problems. Offering a safe environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their program and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life situations better once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs as an inferior solution.