Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver treatment to handle both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for those involved with substance abuse, as people with mental health issues frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help people through a thorough rehab plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while also dealing with drug abuse problems. Providing a secure setting is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things which may compromise their program and development. Treatment counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally stable and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life circumstances better when they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as a possible option.