Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to handle both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for folks involved in drug abuse, as people who have mental health disorders often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some form of temporary relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help people through a thorough rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a secure environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which could compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Treatment counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things which must be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations better when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior option.