Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to deal with both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for those involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health problems frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help men and women using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life circumstances more proficiently after they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs as a possible solution.