Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for individuals involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health issues frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some form of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals will help individuals through a thorough rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing substance abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure setting is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which have to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping methods so that they are better able to handle life situations better once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior answer.