Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for those involved in substance abuse, as people with mental health issues frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some type of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help people through a thorough rehab plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a secure setting is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that need to 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 rehab that helps them develop more efficient coping methods so they are better able to handle life circumstances well when they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.