Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to address both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for folks involved in substance abuse, as people who have mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help people through a comprehensive treatment plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a safe and secure environment is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life circumstances more effectively once they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.