Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver treatment to handle both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for individuals involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health issues frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help individuals through a detailed rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with drug abuse problems. Providing a secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally stable and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life situations more proficiently when they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.