Hospital inpatient programs are rehab centers for substance abuse, which provide a private and clinical setting for people in recovery. A hospital inpatient program may be a beneficial selection for someone that has a co-occurring mental health issue, or someone with other medical needs which may need to be overseen by doctors. Individuals who partake in such a program may benefit from mental health services while also dealing with issues who have prompted their substance abuse. Frequently those that have a co-occurring mental health disorders use drugs or alcohol to self medicate as an alternative to effectively addressing their problem. Professional rehabilitation counselors in a hospital inpatient program will help individuals turn things around so they not find the necessity to use alcohol and drugs like this, and instead develop solutions to make their mental health issue more manageable. Prescription medication is often used to accomplish this, however isn't the solution needed in all cases. For example, even subtle environmental changes in one's life can alleviate stress and place a whole new perspective on things so that the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse alcohol or drugs. Counselling within a hospital inpatient program will help expose such issues so they can be resolved.