Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to address both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for those involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health problems often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help individuals using a detailed rehab plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as addressing drug abuse issues. Providing a secure setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which could compromise their program and progress. Rehab counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and sober t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment that helps them develop more effective coping methods so they are better able to deal with life circumstances more proficiently if they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.