Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for individuals involved in drug abuse, as people who have mental health issues often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some form of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help people through a thorough rehab plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while also addressing substance abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure setting is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop more effective coping methods so that they are able to better handle life circumstances well after they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs as a possible option.