Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehab to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for those involved with substance abuse, as those that have mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help people using a thorough treatment plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health whilst addressing drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe and secure setting is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which may compromise their program and development. Rehab counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and sober t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment that helps them develop far better coping methods so that they are better able to deal with life situations more effectively when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as a possible answer.