Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for people involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health issues often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help individuals using a detailed treatment plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with drug abuse issues. Offering a secure environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which could compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Rehab counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which must be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which will help them develop more effective coping methods so they are better able to deal with life situations well after they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior solution.