Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to address both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for folks involved with drug abuse, as people with mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help people using a comprehensive treatment plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing drug abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure setting is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their treatment plan and development. Treatment counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations more effectively when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior option.