Hospital inpatient programs are rehabilitation centers for drug abuse, that provide an exclusive and clinical setting for those in recovery. A hospital inpatient program may be a beneficial option for somebody that has a co-occurring mental health issue, and for someone with other medical requirements which might need to be overseen by medical professionals. People who partake in such a program can usually benefit from mental health services whilst dealing with issues who have prompted their abusing drugs. Often people with a co-occurring mental health disorders use drugs or alcohol to self medicate instead of efficiently addressing their disorder. Professional rehabilitation counselors within a hospital inpatient program can help individuals turn the tide so that they no longer find the need to use drugs and alcohol in this manner, and instead develop solutions to make their mental health disorder more manageable. Prescription medication is often used to do this, however isn't the answer needed in all cases. For example, even slight environmental changes in one's life can relieve stress and place a new perspective on things so the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse drugs or alcohol. Counselling in the hospital inpatient program will help reveal such issues so they can be resolved.