Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for individuals involved with substance abuse, as those that have mental health disorders often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help people using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe and secure setting is key so that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Rehab counselors will work to spot environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things which should be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations more effectively if they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior answer.