Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for people involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help individuals using a thorough rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that could compromise their treatment plan and development. Rehab counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and abstinen t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life situations more proficiently after they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as a possible solution.