Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for people involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help individuals through a detailed rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing substance abuse problems. Providing a secure setting is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their program and progress. Treatment counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things that have to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and abstinen t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life situations more proficiently once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.