Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for those involved in substance abuse, as people who have mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help men and women using a detailed treatment plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing substance abuse problems. Providing a safe and secure environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which should be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more effective coping methods so that they are better able to handle life situations well once they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior solution.