Hospital inpatient programs are treatment centers for substance abuse, that provide an exclusive and medical setting for those in recovery. A hospital inpatient program might be a beneficial option for somebody that has a co-occurring mental health disorder, and for someone with other medical requirements which may need to be overseen by medical experts. Folks who partake in this particular program may benefit from mental health services whilst addressing issues which may have prompted their drug use. Often individuals with a co-occurring mental health disorders use drugs or alcohol to self medicate rather than effectively responding to their problem. Professional rehabilitation counselors within a hospital inpatient program can help individuals turn things around so they no longer find the necessity to use drugs and alcohol this way, and instead create methods to make their mental health issue more manageable. Medication is often used to accomplish this, however isn't the solution needed in all cases. For example, even subtle environmental changes in one's life can decrease stress and place a fresh perspective on things so the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse alcohol or drugs. Therapy in a hospital inpatient program will help reveal such issues so they can be handled.