Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to handle both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for people involved with substance abuse, as those that have mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help people through a detailed treatment plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing drug abuse concerns. Providing a secure setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which could compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Rehab counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that should be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and sober t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life situations more effectively when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible option.