Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver treatment to address both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for individuals involved with drug abuse, as those that have mental health problems frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of temporary relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help individuals through a detailed treatment plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with substance abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life circumstances well once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.