Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to handle both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for folks involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health issues frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help people using a comprehensive rehab plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and sober t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop more effective coping methods so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances more proficiently when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as an inferior answer.