Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehab to address both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for folks involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health disorders frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help individuals using a detailed rehab plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with substance abuse concerns. Providing a secure environment is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life situations more effectively once they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.