Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehabilitation to address both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for people involved with drug abuse, as people with mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some type of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help individuals through a thorough treatment plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their treatment plan and development. Treatment counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life circumstances well when they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs as a possible option.