Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for those involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some type of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help people using a comprehensive rehab plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with substance abuse issues. Providing a safe and secure setting is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which should be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop far better coping methods so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances better once they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.