Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to handle both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for those involved in drug abuse, as people who have mental health issues often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some type of temporary relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help people through a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing drug abuse concerns. Offering a secure environment is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that may cut across their program and progress. Treatment counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life situations better when they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.