Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health issues often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help individuals through a detailed treatment plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health whilst dealing with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a safe and secure environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their treatment plan and development. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which must be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life situations more effectively once they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.