Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehab to handle both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for individuals involved in drug abuse, as people who have mental health problems often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help men and women through a thorough rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing drug abuse issues. Providing a safe and secure environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab that helps them develop more efficient coping methods so they are able to better deal with life situations more proficiently when they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior solution.