Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to address both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for people involved in substance abuse, as individuals with mental health issues frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help men and women through a thorough treatment plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health whilst addressing drug abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure setting is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their program and progress. Rehab counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things which must be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop far better coping methods so that they are able to better deal with life situations more effectively once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs as an inferior answer.