Hospital inpatient programs are rehabilitation programs for drug abuse, which offer an exclusive and medical setting for individuals in recovery. A hospital inpatient program is often a beneficial choice for somebody who has a co-occurring mental health issue, and for someone with other medical needs which may need to be overseen by doctors. Individuals who partake in this program can usually benefit from mental health services while addressing issues which may have prompted their abusing drugs. Often individuals with a co-occurring mental health disorders use drugs or alcohol to self medicate as an alternative to effectively responding to their problem. Professional treatment counselors within a hospital inpatient program can help individuals turn things around so that they will no longer find the need to use alcohol and drugs this way, and instead develop solutions to make their mental health disorder more manageable. Medication is often used to do this, however isn't the answer needed in every case. For instance, even subtle environmental changes in one's life can alleviate stress and place a fresh perspective on things so the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse drugs or alcohol. Therapy in a hospital inpatient program will help expose such problems so they can be resolved.