Hospital inpatient programs are treatment programs for drug abuse, that provide an exclusive and clinical setting for those in recovery. A hospital inpatient program is often a beneficial option for someone who has a co-occurring mental health issue, and someone with other medical needs which might need to be overseen by experts. Individuals who partake in this program may benefit from mental health services whilst dealing with issues who have prompted their drug abuse. Frequently individuals with a co-occurring mental health disorders use alcohol or drugs to self medicate rather than efficiently responding to 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 way, and instead develop methods to make their mental health issue more manageable. Medication is often used to accomplish this, but this isn't the answer needed in all cases. By way of example, even slight environmental modifications in one's life can decrease stress and place a whole new perspective on things so the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse drugs or alcohol. Counselling in the hospital inpatient program will help expose such problems so they can be resolved.