Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for people involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health problems often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help individuals using a comprehensive rehab plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing drug abuse problems. Providing a safe and secure environment is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things which could compromise their program and development. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which have to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment that helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life situations well after they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible answer.