Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health problems often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some form of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help individuals through a thorough rehab plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing drug abuse problems. Offering a secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and sober t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop more efficient coping methods so they are able to better handle life circumstances better when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as a possible answer.