Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver treatment to address both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for people involved in substance abuse, as people with mental health issues often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some sort of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help individuals through a comprehensive treatment plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health as well as addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things that must be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally stable and abstinen t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life situations more proficiently when they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs as an inferior solution.