Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to address both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for individuals involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help individuals through a thorough rehab plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with substance abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure environment is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which may compromise their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things which should be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations more proficiently when they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.