Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to handle both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for people involved in substance abuse, as people who have mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some form of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help people using a thorough treatment plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing substance abuse concerns. Providing a safe and secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Rehab counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things which need to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and sober t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances better when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior answer.