Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for those involved in drug abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help individuals using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while also dealing with drug abuse problems. Offering a secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which should be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally stable and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life circumstances better when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior solution.