Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to handle both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for individuals involved with drug abuse, as people with mental health problems often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some sort of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals will help men and women using a thorough rehab plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing substance abuse concerns. Offering a secure environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their program and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment that helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life situations well when they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.