Hospital inpatient programs are treatment programs for drug abuse, that provide a private and medical setting for individuals in recovery. A hospital inpatient program is often a beneficial alternative for someone that has a co-occurring mental health issue, and for someone with other medical requirements which might need to be overseen by doctors. Folks who partake in such a program can usually benefit from mental health services while also addressing issues which may have prompted their drug abuse. Frequently those that have a co-occurring mental health disorders use alcohol or drugs to self medicate as an alternative to effectively responding to their problem. Professional rehab counselors within a hospital inpatient program will help individuals turn things around so they not find the need to use alcohol and drugs in this manner, and instead develop solutions to make their mental health issue more manageable. Medication is often used to do this, however, this isn't the solution needed in all cases. For example, even slight environmental adjustments to one's life can relieve stress and put a fresh perspective on things so the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse alcohol or drugs. Therapy in the hospital inpatient program can help reveal such issues so they can be resolved.