Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to address both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for those involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health disorders often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of temporary relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help people through a thorough treatment plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a secure setting is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their program and development. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and sober t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life circumstances more proficiently once they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.