Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for individuals involved with substance abuse, as those that have mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help people using a thorough treatment plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with substance abuse concerns. Offering a secure environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things which must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life situations well if they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as a possible option.