Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehab to handle both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for folks involved in drug abuse, as people who have mental health issues often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help men and women through a thorough treatment plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a safe and secure setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which must be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life situations more effectively once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible option.