Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehab to address both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for those involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health issues often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help men and women through a detailed rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health whilst dealing with drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe and secure environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their program and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things that need to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life circumstances well when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior option.