Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehab to address both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for people involved in substance abuse, as individuals with mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help men and women using a comprehensive rehab plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as addressing substance abuse concerns. Providing a secure setting is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that should be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop far better coping methods so that they are able to better handle life circumstances better once they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.