Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver treatment to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for those involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health problems often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some form of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help people using a thorough treatment plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing drug abuse problems. Offering a secure environment is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their treatment plan and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things which must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life circumstances more proficiently when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.