Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for those involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some kind of temporary respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help people using a thorough rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a safe and secure environment is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their treatment plan and development. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things that have to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment that helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life situations more effectively when they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.