Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to handle both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for people involved in substance abuse, as those that have mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help men and women through a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which could compromise their program and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and abstinen t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more effective coping methods so they are able to better deal with life circumstances well after they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs as a possible solution.