Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehab to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for individuals involved with drug abuse, as people who have mental health issues often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help people through a detailed rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing substance abuse problems. Providing a safe and secure environment is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things which could compromise their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab that helps them develop more effective coping methods so they are better able to handle life situations more effectively after they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior answer.