Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for folks involved in substance abuse, as people who have mental health problems often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of temporary relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help people using a detailed rehab plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with substance abuse concerns. Providing a safe environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances more effectively once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs as a possible option.