Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to deal with both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for folks involved with substance abuse, as people with mental health disorders often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help individuals through a comprehensive treatment plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with substance abuse issues. Offering a secure setting is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their program and development. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things that should be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which helps them develop more efficient coping methods so they are better able to handle life circumstances more effectively once they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as a possible option.