Hospital inpatient programs are rehabilitation centers for substance abuse, which provide an exclusive and medical setting for people in recovery. A hospital inpatient program may be a beneficial option for somebody who has a co-occurring mental health issue, and someone with other medical needs which might need to be overseen by medical professionals. Individuals who partake in that program may benefit from mental health services as well as dealing with issues which may have prompted their abusing drugs. Often people who have a co-occurring mental health disorders use drugs or alcohol to self medicate instead of efficiently addressing their disorder. Professional rehab counselors in the hospital inpatient program can help individuals turn the tide so they not find the necessity to use alcohol and drugs in this way, and instead develop methods to make their mental health issue more manageable. Medication is often used to accomplish this, however isn't the solution needed in every case. For example, even slight environmental adjustments to one's life can alleviate stress and put a new perspective on things so the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse alcohol or drugs. Therapy within a hospital inpatient program will help expose such issues so they can be resolved.