Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to address both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for those involved in substance abuse, as individuals with mental health problems frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help individuals using a detailed rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with drug abuse issues. Offering a secure setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things which could compromise their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things that should be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations more effectively after they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.