Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehabilitation to handle both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for those involved in drug abuse, as people with mental health disorders frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some kind of temporary relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help people through a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health whilst dealing with drug abuse problems. Providing a safe and secure setting is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their program and progress. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and sober t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life situations well if they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs as an inferior option.