Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for individuals involved in substance abuse, as individuals with mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help individuals using a detailed treatment plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing drug abuse issues. Offering a secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which could compromise their program and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that must be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally stable and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations more proficiently once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs as an inferior solution.