Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for people involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health problems often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some kind of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals will help individuals using a thorough rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with drug abuse concerns. Providing a secure environment is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which may compromise their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and sober t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life circumstances better when they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible answer.