Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for people involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health issues frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help people through a thorough treatment plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe and secure setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things which may compromise their program and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which must be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and sober t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life circumstances more effectively once they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible solution.