Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to address both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for individuals involved in substance abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of temporary respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals will help individuals using a thorough treatment plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with drug abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which could compromise their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and abstinen t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment that helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life circumstances more effectively once they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.