Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehab to address both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for individuals involved with drug abuse, as individuals with mental health issues frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help individuals through a thorough rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health whilst addressing drug abuse concerns. Offering a secure setting is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their treatment plan and development. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life situations better when they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior option.