Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver treatment to address both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for people involved with drug abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help people through a comprehensive treatment plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with substance abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure setting is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their treatment plan and development. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that must be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop far better coping methods so that they are able to better deal with life situations more effectively after they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.