Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver treatment to address both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for those involved with substance abuse, as people with mental health issues often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help people through a detailed rehab plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with drug abuse problems. Offering a secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Treatment counselors will work to spot environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and abstinen t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life circumstances more proficiently after they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior solution.