Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to address both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for individuals involved in substance abuse, as those that have mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help individuals through a thorough rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing drug abuse concerns. Providing a secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their program and development. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment that helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life situations well if they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as a possible answer.