Hospital inpatient programs are rehab centers for drug abuse, that provide an exclusive and clinical setting for those in recovery. A hospital inpatient program is often a beneficial option for someone who has a co-occurring mental health disorder, and someone with other medical needs which should be overseen by experts. Individuals who partake in such a program can benefit from mental health services whilst dealing with issues who have prompted their abusing drugs. Frequently people who have a co-occurring mental health disorders use alcohol or drugs to self medicate as opposed to efficiently responding to their disorder. Professional rehab counselors within a hospital inpatient program can help individuals turn the tide so that they no longer find the need to use alcohol and drugs in this way, and instead develop ways to make their mental health issue more manageable. Prescription medication is often used to achieve this, however isn't the answer needed in all cases. As an example, even slight environmental modifications in one's life can alleviate stress and put a whole new perspective on things so the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse drugs or alcohol. Counselling within a hospital inpatient program can help reveal such issues so they can be handled.