Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for individuals involved with drug abuse, as people who have mental health disorders often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help people using a detailed treatment plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing drug abuse concerns. Offering a secure environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their treatment plan and development. Rehab counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that should be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances more proficiently if they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior answer.