Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for those involved in substance abuse, as people with mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some form of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help men and women using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing drug abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that must be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life situations more proficiently after they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs as a possible solution.