Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehab to address both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for people involved in substance abuse, as people who have mental health issues frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help men and women using a detailed rehab plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health whilst addressing drug abuse issues. Offering a secure environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their program and progress. Rehab counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and sober t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life situations better after they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as an inferior answer.