Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver treatment to handle both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for individuals involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health issues frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some type of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help individuals through a thorough treatment plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a secure environment is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their program and development. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life situations more effectively once they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior answer.