Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver treatment to address both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for folks involved in drug abuse, as individuals with mental health issues often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help people using a thorough rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe and secure environment is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which must be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which helps them develop more effective coping methods so they are able to better handle life situations better after they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as an inferior answer.