Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for folks involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some type of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help people through a detailed rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while also dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe and secure environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life circumstances well when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.