Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehabilitation to address both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for folks involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some type of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help people using a thorough rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with substance abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure setting is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life circumstances more proficiently after they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible option.