Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for individuals involved with drug abuse, as individuals with mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help men and women using a detailed rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with drug abuse concerns. Providing a secure setting is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which could compromise their program and progress. Treatment counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life circumstances more effectively if they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.