Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to handle both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for those involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health problems frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help people using a comprehensive rehab plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with substance abuse problems. Providing a secure environment is vital 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 work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and abstinen t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which will help them develop more efficient coping methods so they are able to better deal with life situations more proficiently once they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as an inferior answer.