Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehab to address both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for folks involved in drug abuse, as people with mental health disorders often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help people using a detailed treatment plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing drug abuse issues. Providing a safe environment is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which have to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop more efficient coping methods so that they are better able to deal with life situations more effectively when they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior solution.