Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to address both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for people involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health disorders often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help individuals using a comprehensive treatment plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a safe and secure environment is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and abstinen t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances more proficiently when they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible solution.