Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehab to address both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for people involved in substance abuse, as those that have mental health issues frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help men and women using a thorough rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health whilst addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a secure setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their program and progress. Treatment counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment that helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life situations more proficiently once they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior solution.