Hospital inpatient programs are rehab programs for drug abuse, which provide a private and clinical setting for those in recovery. A hospital inpatient program may be a beneficial option for somebody that has a co-occurring mental health issue, or for someone with other medical needs which may need to be overseen by medical experts. People who partake in that program may benefit from mental health services as well as dealing with issues which may have prompted their substance abuse. Very often individuals with a co-occurring mental health disorders use alcohol or drugs to self medicate instead of effectively responding to their disorder. Professional rehab counselors in a hospital inpatient program will help individuals turn the tide so that they will no longer find the necessity to use drugs and alcohol this way, 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. By way of example, even slight environmental changes in one's life can alleviate stress and put a fresh perspective on things so that the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse alcohol or drugs. Therapy in the hospital inpatient program can help reveal such problems so they can be resolved.