Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to deal with both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for those involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health issues often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help individuals using a detailed rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a safe and secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things which could compromise their program and progress. Rehab counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that have to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and sober t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop far better coping methods so that they are better able to deal with life situations more effectively once they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as an inferior solution.