Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for people involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health issues frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help men and women using a comprehensive treatment plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure setting is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which must be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations well when they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior solution.