Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver treatment to handle both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for folks involved with drug abuse, as people who have mental health problems frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help people using a thorough treatment plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health whilst dealing with substance abuse problems. Offering a secure environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their program and advancement. Treatment counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that need to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which helps them develop more efficient coping methods so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances well once they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.