Hospital inpatient programs are treatment facilities for drug abuse, that provide an exclusive and medical setting for those in recovery. A hospital inpatient program might be a beneficial alternative for somebody that has a co-occurring mental health issue, and for someone with other medical needs which may need to be overseen by doctors. Individuals who partake in this program may benefit from mental health services whilst dealing with issues who have prompted their drug abuse. Usually people who have a co-occurring mental health disorders use alcohol or drugs to self medicate rather than effectively addressing their problem. Professional rehab counselors in the hospital inpatient program will help individuals turn the tide so that they will no longer find the need to use drugs and alcohol in this way, and instead develop ways to make their mental health issue more manageable. Medicine is often used to achieve this, but this isn't the answer needed in every case. For instance, even subtle environmental modifications in one's life can alleviate stress and put a fresh perspective on things so that the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse alcohol or drugs. Therapy within a hospital inpatient program will help reveal such issues so they can be resolved.