Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help people using a thorough rehab plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as addressing substance abuse issues. Offering a secure environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their treatment plan and development. Treatment counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which should be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and sober t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances better when they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs as an inferior answer.