Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for people involved with drug abuse, as people who have mental health disorders frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help people through a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe and secure environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their treatment plan and development. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and sober t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop far better coping methods so that they are able to better handle life situations better after they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior option.