Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for people involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health disorders often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help individuals using a thorough treatment plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health whilst addressing drug abuse problems. Providing a secure setting is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things which need to be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and sober t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop far better coping methods so they are better able to deal with life circumstances well when they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.