Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to handle both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health problems frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help men and women through a detailed rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a safe environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that must be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life circumstances more proficiently if they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.