Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to address both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for people involved in substance abuse, as people with mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of temporary relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help individuals using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a secure setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which could compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Rehab counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things which must be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances more proficiently after they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs as a possible option.