Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehab to handle both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for individuals involved with substance abuse, as those that have mental health problems frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help people using a thorough rehab plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with substance abuse issues. Providing a secure environment is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their program and progress. Rehab counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things that must be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and sober t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life situations better when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.