Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehab to handle both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some kind of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help individuals using a detailed treatment plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with substance abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which could compromise their treatment plan and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally stable and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life circumstances more proficiently after they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as a possible answer.