Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for individuals involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help individuals using a detailed treatment plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as addressing drug abuse concerns. Providing a secure environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that could compromise their program and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that need to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life circumstances well when they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as a possible answer.