Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to handle both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for folks involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help people through a comprehensive treatment plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with drug abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their treatment plan and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and sober t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances well when they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior option.