Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehab to address both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for individuals involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health issues often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help men and women using a thorough treatment plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as addressing drug abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances 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 any other things which must be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life situations more effectively after they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs as an inferior option.