Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for individuals involved in drug abuse, as people who have mental health issues frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help men and women using a comprehensive treatment plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with drug abuse issues. Providing a secure environment 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 advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things that have to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life circumstances more effectively once they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.