Hospital inpatient programs are rehab programs for drug abuse, that provide an exclusive and medical setting for folks in recovery. A hospital inpatient program is often a beneficial alternative for someone who has a co-occurring mental health issue, or someone with other medical needs which may need to be overseen by medical experts. Individuals who partake in such a program can benefit from mental health services whilst addressing issues which may have prompted their drug use. Often people who have a co-occurring mental health disorders use alcohol or drugs to self medicate rather than efficiently addressing their problem. Professional rehab counselors in a hospital inpatient program can help individuals turn the tide so that they no longer find the necessity to use alcohol and drugs in this manner, and instead develop solutions to make their mental health issue more manageable. Prescription medication is often used to do this, however, this isn't the answer needed in every case. As an example, even slight environmental changes in one's life can alleviate stress and put a whole new perspective on things so that the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse drugs or alcohol. Therapy in the hospital inpatient program will help reveal such issues so they can be handled.