Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for individuals involved in substance abuse, as individuals with mental health issues often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help individuals through a thorough rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health whilst dealing with drug abuse problems. Providing a safe and secure environment is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their program and progress. Rehab counselors will work to spot environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things that must be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life situations more proficiently if they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs as a possible answer.