Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver treatment to address both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for those involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help people using a thorough rehab plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with substance abuse issues. Providing a secure setting is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life situations more proficiently once they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible solution.