Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehab to handle both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for individuals involved in substance abuse, as people who have mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help individuals through a thorough treatment plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing drug abuse issues. Providing a secure setting is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that should be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and sober t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop more effective coping methods so that they are better able to deal with life situations more proficiently if they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior solution.