Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for individuals involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health disorders frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some sort of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help people using a detailed rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a secure setting is key so that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Treatment counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and sober t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life circumstances well when they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs as a possible answer.