Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to address both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for those involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health issues often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some form of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help men and women through a comprehensive treatment plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with substance abuse problems. Offering a secure setting is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their program and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things that have to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally healthy and sober t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop more effective coping methods so they are better able to deal with life circumstances well when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior answer.