Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for people involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health disorders frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help people using a thorough treatment plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing substance abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure setting is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and sober t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life situations well if they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior solution.