Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehab to address both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for people involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health disorders often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of temporary relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help individuals through a thorough treatment plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing drug abuse problems. Offering a secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and sober t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life circumstances better when they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs as a possible answer.