Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehab to handle both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for individuals involved with substance abuse, as people with mental health disorders often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help men and women using a thorough rehab plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health whilst addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a secure environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which could compromise their program and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life circumstances better if they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior answer.