Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehab to address both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for those involved in drug abuse, as people who have mental health issues often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of temporary respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help individuals through a comprehensive rehab plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while also dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a secure environment is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that may cut across their program and progress. Treatment counselors will work to spot environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life circumstances more effectively when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as an inferior answer.