Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for individuals involved with drug abuse, as people with mental health problems frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help individuals through a thorough rehab plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their treatment plan and development. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify 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 be mentally healthy and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances more proficiently if they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as an inferior option.