Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to address both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health issues frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help people using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will work to spot environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that must be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and abstinen t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more efficient coping methods so they are able to better handle life situations more proficiently if they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs as a possible solution.