Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health problems frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help people using a thorough rehab plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health whilst dealing with substance abuse concerns. Providing a secure environment is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that could compromise their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop more effective coping methods so they are better able to deal with life situations better after they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs as a possible answer.