Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to handle both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for individuals involved in drug abuse, as people with mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help people through a detailed rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing substance abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure setting is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their treatment plan and development. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment that helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life circumstances more proficiently once they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs as a possible solution.