Hospital inpatient programs are treatment centers for substance 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 issue, and someone with other medical needs which might need to be overseen by experts. Individuals who partake in this program can be helped by mental health services as well as dealing with issues which may have prompted their substance abuse. Very often individuals with a co-occurring mental health disorders use alcohol or drugs to self medicate rather than effectively responding to their problem. Professional treatment counselors in a hospital inpatient program will help individuals turn the tide so that they no longer find the necessity to use alcohol and drugs in this manner, and instead develop ways to make their mental health issue more manageable. Medication is often used to achieve this, but this isn't the solution needed in every case. For example, even subtle environmental adjustments to one's life can alleviate stress and place a whole new perspective on things so the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse drugs or alcohol. Counselling in a hospital inpatient program can help expose such problems so they can be resolved.