Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for those involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health disorders often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help people using a thorough treatment plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing drug abuse issues. Providing a secure environment is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which could compromise their program and advancement. Treatment counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life circumstances more proficiently once they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.