Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for those involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health issues often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help individuals using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a secure setting is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which may compromise their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which need to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life situations more proficiently after they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior solution.