Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver treatment to address both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for those involved with substance abuse, as people with mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help people through a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health whilst dealing with substance abuse problems. Providing a safe and secure environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Rehab counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things which need to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and sober t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life situations more effectively if they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs as a possible option.