Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehabilitation to address both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health issues frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help individuals through a thorough treatment plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with substance abuse issues. Offering a secure setting is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their program and development. Treatment counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things that should be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop far better coping methods so they are able to better deal with life situations well after they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as a possible solution.