Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to address both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for those involved with drug abuse, as people with mental health problems often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals will help people using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health whilst dealing with substance abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure setting is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which must be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and sober t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which will help them develop more efficient coping methods so they are better able to handle life circumstances well when they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs as a possible option.