Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for individuals involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help men and women through a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while also addressing substance abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure setting is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that could compromise their program and progress. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life situations better once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.