Hospital inpatient programs are rehab centers for substance abuse, that provide an exclusive and medical setting for individuals in recovery. A hospital inpatient program might be a beneficial option for someone that has a co-occurring mental health issue, and for someone with other medical requirements which may need to be overseen by medical experts. People who partake in such a program can be helped by mental health services while dealing with issues who have prompted their substance abuse. Frequently people who have a co-occurring mental health disorders use drugs or alcohol to self medicate instead of effectively responding to their disorder. Professional rehab counselors in the hospital inpatient program will help individuals turn the tide so that they not find the necessity to use alcohol and drugs in this manner, and instead develop solutions to make their mental health issue more manageable. Prescription medication is often used to do this, however this isn't the answer needed in every case. For example, even slight environmental changes in one's life can decrease stress and put a fresh perspective on things so that the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse drugs or alcohol. Therapy in a hospital inpatient program will help expose such problems so they can be handled.