Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for folks involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health issues often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help individuals through a comprehensive treatment plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health whilst addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe and secure environment is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which helps them develop more effective coping methods so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances more proficiently after they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.