Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for folks involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help individuals using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a secure setting is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which could compromise their program and development. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more effective coping methods so they are better able to deal with life circumstances more proficiently after they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior solution.