Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehab to handle both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for people involved in substance abuse, as those that have mental health issues frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of temporary respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help individuals using a detailed treatment plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while also dealing with drug abuse issues. Providing a safe and secure environment is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that may cut across their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop more effective coping methods so they are better able to deal with life situations more proficiently if they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.