Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver treatment to address both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for folks involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help men and women through a thorough treatment plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health whilst dealing with drug abuse problems. Offering a secure environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives 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 which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations more effectively once they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.