Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to address both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for folks involved in drug abuse, as people who have mental health problems often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some form of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help people using a comprehensive rehab plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health whilst dealing with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a safe and secure setting is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things that have 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 benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life situations more proficiently when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible answer.