Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to deal with both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for those involved in drug abuse, as people who have mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help individuals using a detailed rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with substance abuse concerns. Providing a safe and secure setting is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their program and advancement. Treatment counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things that need to be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment that helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations better once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior option.