Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to deal with both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for individuals involved in substance abuse, as people with mental health problems often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals will help men and women using a detailed treatment plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe and secure setting is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that need to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life situations more proficiently once they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.