Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehab to address both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for folks involved with drug abuse, as those that have mental health problems often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help people through a comprehensive rehab plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while also addressing drug abuse issues. Providing a secure environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment that helps them develop more efficient coping methods so they are better able to deal with life circumstances more proficiently when they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior answer.