Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for individuals involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help men and women through a detailed rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a safe and secure setting is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Treatment counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that need to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and sober t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life circumstances more proficiently once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible option.