Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for folks involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health issues often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help people through a detailed rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe and secure environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their program and progress. Treatment counselors will work to recognize environmental issues 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 sober t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which helps them develop far better coping methods so they are better able to handle life situations more effectively once they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior solution.