Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for those involved in substance abuse, as those that have mental health disorders often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some form 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 geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health whilst dealing with substance abuse concerns. Offering a secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their program and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that need to be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life situations more effectively once they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as an inferior answer.