Hospital inpatient programs are rehab centers for substance abuse, that provide an exclusive and clinical setting for people in recovery. A hospital inpatient program is often a beneficial choice for somebody who has a co-occurring mental health disorder, and for someone with other medical needs which may need to be overseen by doctors. People who partake in that program can usually benefit from mental health services as well as dealing with issues which may have prompted their drug use. Usually people who have a co-occurring mental health disorders use alcohol or drugs to self medicate as an alternative to effectively addressing their problem. Professional rehabilitation counselors within a hospital inpatient program will help individuals turn the tide so they not find the need to use drugs and alcohol like this, and instead develop solutions to make their mental health issue more manageable. Prescription medication is often used to achieve this, however isn't the answer needed in all cases. By way of example, even subtle 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 in the hospital inpatient program can help expose such problems so they can be handled.