Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for people involved in substance abuse, as those that have mental health issues frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help men and women using a detailed rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health as well as addressing drug abuse problems. Offering a secure environment is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which should be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally healthy and sober t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which helps them develop more efficient coping methods so that they are better able to handle life situations more effectively after they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior option.