Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehab to handle both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for those involved in substance abuse, as those that have mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some type of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help people using a comprehensive rehab plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a secure environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their program and development. Treatment counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and sober t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more effective coping methods so that they are better able to handle life situations more effectively once they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior answer.