Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver treatment to handle both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for individuals involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health issues frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help individuals through a detailed treatment plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with substance abuse concerns. Providing a secure environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life situations well when they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible answer.