Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for individuals involved with substance abuse, as individuals with mental health issues often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help individuals using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with substance abuse concerns. Offering a secure environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things which must be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations more proficiently after they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible solution.