Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for those involved with substance abuse, as those that have mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help individuals through a thorough rehab plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health whilst dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a safe and secure environment is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to 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 person to remain mentally healthy and sober t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life circumstances more effectively after they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior answer.