Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehab to deal with both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for folks involved in drug abuse, as people who have mental health disorders often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help people using a detailed treatment plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a secure setting is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their program and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which should be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally healthy and sober t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances well when they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible solution.