Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to address both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for folks involved with substance abuse, as individuals with mental health problems often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help people through a thorough treatment plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health whilst addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a safe and secure environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which could compromise their treatment plan and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more efficient coping methods so they are better able to deal with life situations more effectively after they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior solution.