Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to handle both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help men and women using a detailed rehab plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing substance abuse problems. Offering a secure setting is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and sober t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life circumstances well once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs as an inferior option.