Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to handle both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for folks involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help men and women using a thorough rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while also addressing substance abuse problems. Providing a secure setting is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that could compromise their treatment plan and development. Treatment counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life situations more effectively after they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible answer.