Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for individuals involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help men and women using a thorough rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health whilst dealing with substance abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their program and progress. Treatment counselors will work to identify environmental issues 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 person to be mentally stable and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life situations more effectively when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible answer.