Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehab to handle both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for those involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health issues frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some sort of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help people using a comprehensive rehab plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a safe and secure setting is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which have to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and sober t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life situations more proficiently once they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs as a possible solution.