Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver treatment to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for those involved with substance abuse, as individuals with mental health issues frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help people using a thorough treatment plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a secure setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which could compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally stable and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more effective coping methods so that they are able to better handle life circumstances more proficiently when they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.