Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to address both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for people involved in drug abuse, as people with mental health problems frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some form of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help individuals using a thorough rehab plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health as well as addressing substance abuse problems. Providing a secure environment is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that must be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which helps them develop far better coping methods so they are better able to handle life circumstances better after they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.