Hospital inpatient programs are rehabilitation centers for drug abuse, which give an exclusive and medical setting for people in recovery. A hospital inpatient program is often a beneficial option for somebody who has a co-occurring mental health disorder, or someone with other medical needs which may need to be overseen by experts. Individuals who partake in this program can benefit from mental health services whilst addressing issues who have prompted their drug use. Very often those that have a co-occurring mental health disorders use drugs or alcohol to self medicate as opposed to effectively responding to their disorder. Professional treatment counselors within a hospital inpatient program can help individuals turn the tide so that they not find the need to use alcohol and drugs this way, and instead develop ways to make their mental health disorder more manageable. Medication is often used to achieve this, however this isn't the answer needed in all cases. For instance, even subtle environmental changes in one's life can relieve stress and place a whole new 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 problems so they can be resolved.