Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehabilitation to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for people involved in drug abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some sort of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help individuals through a thorough treatment plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health whilst addressing drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe and secure environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their program and advancement. Treatment counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life situations better once they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.