Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver treatment to handle both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some type of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help people using a comprehensive rehab plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a safe and secure environment is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their program and progress. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life circumstances better if they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior option.