Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to address both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for individuals involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help people using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a secure setting is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their program and development. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life situations more proficiently after they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible solution.