Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for individuals involved in drug abuse, as those that have mental health issues frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help people through a thorough rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while also dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe and secure setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their treatment plan and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to spot environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things that must be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping methods so they are able to better handle life circumstances more effectively when they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior solution.