Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehab to address both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for individuals involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help men and women through a comprehensive rehab plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while also dealing with drug abuse problems. Providing a safe and secure environment is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their program and development. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life situations more effectively when they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior answer.