Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver treatment to address both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for individuals involved in substance abuse, as people who have mental health problems often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help individuals through a thorough rehab plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with drug abuse issues. Providing a secure setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their program and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life situations well once they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs as an inferior solution.