Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehab to handle both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for folks involved with substance abuse, as those that have mental health problems frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some form of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help people using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe and secure setting is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and sober t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more efficient coping methods so that they are able to better handle life situations better when they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as a possible answer.