Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehabilitation to handle both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for people involved in drug abuse, as those that have mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help individuals through a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health whilst addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe and secure environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their program and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and abstinen t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life circumstances well when they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.