Hospital inpatient programs are rehabilitation centers for drug abuse, which offer an exclusive and medical setting for people in recovery. A hospital inpatient program may be a beneficial alternative for somebody that has a co-occurring mental health disorder, or for someone with other medical needs which might need to be overseen by medical professionals. People who partake in that program can benefit from mental health services as well as dealing with issues who have prompted their substance abuse. Often those that have a co-occurring mental health disorders use drugs or alcohol to self medicate as opposed to effectively addressing their problem. Professional rehab counselors in a hospital inpatient program can help individuals turn things around so they not find the need to use drugs and alcohol in this manner, and instead develop solutions to make their mental health disorder more manageable. Medication is often used to do this, however isn't the answer needed in all cases. By way of example, even subtle environmental changes in one's life can alleviate stress and put a whole new perspective on things so that the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse alcohol or drugs. Therapy in a hospital inpatient program will help reveal such issues so they can be resolved.