Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health problems often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help individuals through a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health whilst dealing with substance abuse concerns. Offering a secure environment is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and abstinen t once 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 once they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.