Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for individuals involved in substance abuse, as those that have mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of temporary relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help individuals through a detailed rehab plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing substance abuse problems. Offering a secure setting is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their program and development. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life circumstances better if they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.