Hospital inpatient programs are rehabilitation facilities for drug abuse, that provide a private and clinical setting for those in recovery. A hospital inpatient program is often a beneficial option for somebody that has a co-occurring mental health issue, and for someone with other medical requirements which may need to be overseen by doctors. Those who partake in such a program can usually benefit from mental health services whilst addressing issues which may have prompted their substance abuse. Often individuals with a co-occurring mental health disorders use drugs or alcohol to self medicate instead of efficiently addressing their problem. Professional rehabilitation counselors in the hospital inpatient program will help individuals turn the tide so that they not find the need to use alcohol and drugs in this way, and instead create ways to make their mental health issue more manageable. Prescription medication is often used to do this, however isn't the solution needed in all cases. For instance, even subtle 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 within a hospital inpatient program can help reveal such problems so they can be resolved.