Hospital inpatient programs are rehabilitation facilities for substance abuse, which provide a private and clinical setting for people in recovery. A hospital inpatient program can be a beneficial option for someone who has a co-occurring mental health issue, and someone with other medical requirements which should be overseen by medical professionals. Those who partake in such a program may benefit from mental health services while dealing with issues who have prompted their drug use. Often people with a co-occurring mental health disorders use drugs or alcohol to self medicate as an alternative to efficiently responding to their disorder. Professional rehabilitation counselors in a hospital inpatient program can help individuals turn the tide so that they not find the necessity to use drugs and alcohol in 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 solution needed in every case. For instance, even subtle environmental adjustments to one's life can decrease stress and put a fresh perspective on things so the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse drugs or alcohol. Counselling in a hospital inpatient program can help reveal such issues so they can be handled.