Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for people involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health issues often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help people through a comprehensive treatment plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing substance abuse issues. Providing a safe and secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that must be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and abstinen t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more effective coping methods so they are able to better handle life circumstances more proficiently after they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs as an inferior solution.