Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to deal with both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for those involved with drug abuse, as those that have mental health issues frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help people using a thorough rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with substance abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their program and progress. Rehab counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances well when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior solution.