Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for individuals involved with substance abuse, as people with mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help men and women through a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health whilst dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe and secure setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and sober t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life situations more effectively when they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior answer.