Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for those involved in substance abuse, as individuals with mental health issues often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help people through a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a secure environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their program and development. Rehab counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and sober t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life situations well if they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.