Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to handle both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health issues frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help people using a detailed rehab plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a safe and secure environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which must be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and sober t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life circumstances more proficiently once they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as a possible answer.