Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for people involved in substance abuse, as people with mental health issues often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help people using a thorough rehab plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing drug abuse concerns. Offering a secure setting is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will work to spot environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and sober t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life circumstances better when they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs as an inferior option.