Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to address both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for folks involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health issues often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help men and women using a thorough rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing drug abuse problems. Providing a safe and secure environment is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their treatment plan and development. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and sober t after they depart 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 circumstances better once they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior solution.