Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver treatment to deal with both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for those involved in substance abuse, as individuals with mental health issues often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals will help individuals using a comprehensive rehab plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health whilst dealing with substance abuse concerns. Offering a secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and sober t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life situations more proficiently after they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior answer.