Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for individuals involved with drug abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help people using a comprehensive treatment plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a secure environment is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that could compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Treatment counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life circumstances better once they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior option.