Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehab to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for people involved with substance abuse, as people with mental health problems often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help individuals using a thorough treatment plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a secure setting is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their treatment plan and development. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which need to be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop far better coping methods so that they are better able to handle life situations better when they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior answer.