Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for individuals involved with drug abuse, as people who have mental health issues often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some form of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help people through a thorough treatment plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing substance abuse concerns. Providing a safe and secure environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their treatment plan and development. Treatment counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which helps them develop far better coping methods so that they are better able to handle life circumstances well when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.