Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for people involved in drug abuse, as people with mental health issues frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help individuals through a detailed treatment plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health whilst addressing drug abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their program and progress. Rehab counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab that helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life situations better if they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible option.