Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to handle both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for folks involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help people through a detailed rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health whilst addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things that should be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more effective coping methods so they are better able to deal with life situations better when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior option.