Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehab to handle both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for folks involved in substance abuse, as people who have mental health disorders frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some form of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help individuals through a comprehensive rehab plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health whilst addressing substance abuse problems. Providing a secure environment is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which helps them develop far better coping methods so they are better able to handle life circumstances well after they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.