Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to handle both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for those involved with substance abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help people using a thorough treatment plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe and secure environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things that must be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and sober t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life circumstances better if they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs as an inferior answer.