Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for individuals involved with drug abuse, as those that have mental health problems often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help individuals using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a secure environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which could compromise their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that have to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and sober t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life situations more proficiently after they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.