Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to deal with both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for those involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health disorders often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals will help individuals through a detailed rehab plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing substance abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their program and advancement. Treatment counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and abstinen t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life situations more proficiently once they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as an inferior solution.