Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehabilitation to handle both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for people involved with drug abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help men and women through a comprehensive treatment plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a secure setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their program and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that should be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which helps them develop more efficient coping methods so that they are better able to handle life circumstances better once they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior answer.