Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to address both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for people involved with drug abuse, as individuals with mental health problems often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help people through a thorough treatment plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing drug abuse problems. Providing a secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Rehab counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that have to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life situations well if they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs as a possible solution.