Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehab to address both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for people involved in drug abuse, as people who have mental health issues frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help men and women through a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing drug abuse issues. Offering a secure environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which may compromise their program and progress. Treatment counselors will work to recognize 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 person to stay mentally stable and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances more proficiently when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible option.