Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for individuals involved in substance abuse, as people with mental health issues frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help individuals through a comprehensive treatment plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing substance abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure environment is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things which have to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations more effectively after they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs as a possible solution.