Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehab to handle both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for those involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some kind of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help individuals using a thorough rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing substance abuse issues. Providing a safe and secure setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally stable and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life situations more proficiently after they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs as a possible solution.