Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for individuals involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health disorders often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help men and women using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing drug abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life situations more proficiently once they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs as an inferior solution.