Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for folks involved with drug abuse, as those that have mental health issues often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some kind of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help individuals through a thorough rehab plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health whilst addressing substance abuse problems. Providing a safe and secure setting is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life circumstances more effectively after they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs as an inferior solution.