Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to address both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for people involved with drug abuse, as people who have mental health issues often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help individuals using a thorough treatment plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health whilst addressing drug abuse problems. Providing a safe environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and sober t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which will help them develop far better coping methods so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances better when they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible solution.