Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to address both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for individuals involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health problems often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help men and women using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health as well as addressing drug abuse concerns. Offering a secure setting is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that need to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop more efficient coping methods so that they are able to better handle life situations better if they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as an inferior option.