Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehabilitation to address both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for individuals involved in substance abuse, as people who have mental health disorders often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help individuals through a thorough rehab plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing drug abuse issues. Providing a secure setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their program and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations more effectively when they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior solution.