Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to address both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for individuals involved with substance abuse, as those that have mental health problems often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help men and women through a comprehensive rehab plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing drug abuse problems. Offering a secure environment is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances more proficiently once they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible answer.