Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehabilitation to address both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for those involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some form of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help people through a thorough rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing drug abuse problems. Offering a secure setting is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life circumstances well after they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior option.