Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for people involved in substance abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help individuals using a thorough rehab plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing drug abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure setting is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that may cut across their treatment plan and development. Treatment 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 should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life circumstances more effectively when they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible option.