Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for individuals involved with drug abuse, as people who have mental health issues often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help people using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a secure environment is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their program and progress. Rehab counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things which need to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment that helps them develop more effective coping methods so they are able to better deal with life situations better after they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior solution.