Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for folks involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health disorders frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help men and women through a comprehensive treatment plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with substance abuse issues. Providing a secure setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which could compromise their program and progress. Rehab counselors will work to spot environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations well if they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as an inferior option.