Hospital inpatient programs are rehab centers for substance abuse, which provide a private and medical setting for those in recovery. A hospital inpatient program might be a beneficial choice for somebody that has a co-occurring mental health disorder, and someone with other medical needs which may need to be overseen by experts. Folks who partake in such a program can benefit from mental health services whilst dealing with issues which may have prompted their drug use. Often those that have a co-occurring mental health disorders use alcohol or drugs to self medicate as opposed to effectively addressing their problem. Professional rehabilitation counselors within a hospital inpatient program can help individuals turn things around so they no longer find the necessity to use drugs and alcohol in this manner, and instead develop solutions to make their mental health issue more manageable. Medication is often used to do this, however isn't the answer needed in all cases. As an example, even slight environmental changes in one's life can relieve stress and place a fresh perspective on things so the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse drugs or alcohol. Counselling in a hospital inpatient program will help expose such problems so they can be handled.