Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehab to address both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for people involved in substance abuse, as those that have mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help people using a thorough rehab plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health whilst addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their program and progress. Treatment counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and abstinen t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which helps them develop more effective coping methods so they are able to better deal with life situations better after they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.