Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to address both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help individuals using a thorough rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health whilst addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a safe and secure setting is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which could compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and abstinen t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances better after they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior solution.