Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehabilitation to handle both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for individuals involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health disorders frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help individuals using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while also dealing with drug abuse issues. Offering a secure setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their program and progress. Rehab counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which must be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life situations more proficiently if they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.