Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to handle both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for those involved in substance abuse, as those that have mental health disorders often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of temporary relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help men and women using a comprehensive rehab plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a safe and secure environment is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances better if they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.