Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of temporary relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help individuals through a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with substance abuse concerns. Providing a secure environment is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and sober t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop more efficient coping methods so they are able to better deal with life situations better after they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior solution.