Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehab to address both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for folks involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health problems frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help individuals using a thorough rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing substance abuse concerns. Providing a secure setting is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which may compromise their program and advancement. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations more proficiently if they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior answer.