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 common circumstance for folks involved in drug abuse, as those that have mental health disorders often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals will help individuals using a thorough rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing substance abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure environment is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which could compromise their treatment plan and development. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which must be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop more effective coping methods so that they are able to better deal with life situations more proficiently after they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible answer.