Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver treatment to address both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for individuals involved with substance abuse, as those that have mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help people through a thorough rehab plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe and secure setting is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their program and progress. Rehab counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which must be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more effective coping methods so that they are able to better handle life situations more proficiently if they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.