Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for people involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help people using a detailed rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a secure setting is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that should be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop more effective coping methods so they are better able to handle life circumstances better after they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs as an inferior option.