Hospital inpatient programs are rehabilitation centers for substance abuse, which give a private and clinical setting for people in recovery. A hospital inpatient program can be a beneficial option for someone that has a co-occurring mental health issue, or for someone with other medical requirements which may need to be overseen by medical professionals. People who partake in this program can be helped by mental health services whilst dealing with issues which may have prompted their substance abuse. Frequently people who have a co-occurring mental health disorders use alcohol or drugs to self medicate as an alternative to efficiently responding to their problem. Professional treatment counselors in a hospital inpatient program can help individuals turn the tide so that they no longer find the need to use drugs and alcohol this way, and instead create ways to make their mental health issue more manageable. Prescription medication is often used to achieve this, however, this isn't the answer needed in every case. For example, even subtle environmental adjustments to one's life can alleviate stress and put a 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 issues so they can be resolved.