Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for people involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of temporary respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help people using a thorough rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health whilst addressing drug abuse issues. Providing a safe and secure setting is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their program and progress. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which helps them develop more effective coping methods so they are able to better deal with life situations better when they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.