Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehab to address both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for people involved in drug abuse, as people with mental health issues often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of temporary respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help people through a thorough treatment plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life circumstances better once they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior answer.