Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to deal with both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for folks involved with drug abuse, as people with mental health disorders often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help individuals through a detailed treatment plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health whilst addressing substance abuse problems. Providing a safe environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their treatment plan and development. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more efficient coping methods so that they are able to better handle life situations more proficiently after they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible answer.