Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to handle both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help people through a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health whilst dealing with substance abuse issues. Offering a secure environment is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that may cut across their program and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that should be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and abstinen t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life situations more effectively when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior solution.