Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehabilitation to address both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for people involved with drug abuse, as those that have mental health issues often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help people through a thorough rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with substance abuse problems. Providing a safe and secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that must be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally stable and sober t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life situations well after they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.