Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to handle both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for people involved with substance abuse, as people with mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help people through a thorough rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with drug abuse concerns. Providing a secure setting is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances more effectively after they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.