Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to handle both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for individuals involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health problems often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of temporary respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help men and women using a thorough rehab plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with substance abuse concerns. Offering a secure setting is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life circumstances better once they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs as an inferior solution.