Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehab to handle both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for individuals involved with substance abuse, as those that have mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some form of temporary relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help men and women through a thorough rehab plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing substance abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their program and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally stable and sober t whenever 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 able to better handle life situations more effectively when they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs as a possible answer.