Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to handle both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for individuals involved in drug abuse, as individuals with mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help individuals using a thorough rehab plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a secure environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop far better coping methods so they are better able to handle life circumstances better when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.