Hospital inpatient programs are rehab facilities for substance abuse, that provide a private and medical setting for people in recovery. A hospital inpatient program may be a beneficial alternative for somebody who has a co-occurring mental health issue, or for someone with other medical needs which should be overseen by medical professionals. Individuals who partake in this program can be helped by mental health services whilst dealing with issues which may have prompted their drug use. Frequently individuals with a co-occurring mental health disorders use drugs or alcohol to self medicate instead of effectively responding to their problem. Professional treatment counselors within a hospital inpatient program will help individuals turn things around so that they not find the necessity to use alcohol and drugs in this way, and instead create methods to make their mental health issue more manageable. Medication is often used to do this, but this isn't the answer needed in every case. As an example, even subtle environmental modifications in one's life can alleviate stress and put a fresh perspective on things so the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse drugs or alcohol. Therapy in the hospital inpatient program will help expose such problems so they can be handled.