Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehabilitation to handle both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for those involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help people using a comprehensive treatment plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health whilst addressing drug abuse issues. Providing a secure setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which helps them develop more efficient coping methods so that they are better able to handle life situations more proficiently after they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.