Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to deal with both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for individuals involved with drug abuse, as people who have mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help people using a detailed rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health whilst dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a safe and secure environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that should 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 treatment which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life situations more proficiently once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible solution.