Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for folks involved with substance abuse, as people with mental health issues often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals will help individuals through a thorough rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while also addressing drug abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that have to be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and sober t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life situations better once they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs as an inferior solution.