Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to deal with both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for people involved in substance abuse, as people with mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help people using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while also dealing with drug abuse problems. Providing a secure environment is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which could compromise their program and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances well if they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.