Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehab to handle both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for people involved in drug abuse, as those that have mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help people using a comprehensive rehab plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while also addressing drug abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will work to recognize environmental factors 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 once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances well if they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior answer.