Hospital inpatient programs are rehab facilities for substance abuse, which offer a private and medical setting for those in recovery. A hospital inpatient program can be a beneficial selection for someone who has a co-occurring mental health disorder, and for someone with other medical needs which might need to be overseen by medical experts. Individuals who partake in this particular program can usually benefit from mental health services as well as dealing with issues which may have prompted their drug use. Frequently individuals with a co-occurring mental health disorders use alcohol or drugs to self medicate as opposed to effectively addressing their problem. Professional rehab counselors in the hospital inpatient program can help individuals turn the tide so that they not find the need to use alcohol and drugs like this, and instead create ways to make their mental health issue more manageable. Medicine is often used to achieve this, however isn't the answer needed in all cases. As an example, even subtle environmental modifications in one's life can alleviate stress and put a fresh perspective on things so the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse drugs or alcohol. Therapy in a hospital inpatient program can help expose such issues so they can be handled.