Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to handle both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for people involved in substance abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some kind of temporary relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help men and women using a detailed treatment plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe and secure setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their program and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life circumstances more effectively after they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior option.