Hospital inpatient programs are rehabilitation facilities for substance abuse, which offer an exclusive and clinical setting for those in recovery. A hospital inpatient program can 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 experts. Individuals who partake in this particular program can usually benefit from mental health services while also dealing with issues which may have prompted their substance abuse. Frequently individuals with a co-occurring mental health disorders use drugs or alcohol to self medicate as opposed to effectively responding to their disorder. Professional rehabilitation counselors in a hospital inpatient program will help individuals turn things around so that they no longer find the need to use alcohol and drugs like this, and instead develop ways to make their mental health issue more manageable. Medication is often used to achieve this, however isn't the solution needed in all cases. As an example, even slight environmental adjustments to one's life can alleviate stress and place a whole new perspective on things so the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse drugs or alcohol. Counselling within a hospital inpatient program can help reveal such problems so they can be resolved.