Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for those involved with drug abuse, as individuals with mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help people through a thorough rehab plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe environment is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Treatment counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that have to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life situations well once they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as a possible solution.