Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to handle both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for those involved with drug abuse, as people who have mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help individuals using a thorough treatment plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health whilst addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a secure setting is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which should be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life situations better once they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.