Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to address both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for people involved in drug abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help men and women using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health whilst addressing drug abuse problems. Offering a secure environment is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Treatment counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life situations more proficiently when they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior solution.