Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehab to handle both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for those involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health disorders frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of temporary relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help individuals using a comprehensive treatment plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with drug abuse problems. Offering a secure environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which could compromise their program and advancement. Rehab counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life circumstances more effectively when they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible solution.