Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for individuals involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help people through a comprehensive treatment plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe and secure environment is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their program and progress. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which should be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life circumstances better after they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs as an inferior option.