Hospital inpatient programs are rehabilitation facilities for substance abuse, that provide an exclusive and clinical setting for folks in recovery. A hospital inpatient program may be a beneficial alternative for somebody who has a co-occurring mental health issue, and for someone with other medical needs which may need to be overseen by medical experts. Folks who partake in that program can benefit from mental health services as well as addressing issues which may have prompted their abusing drugs. Usually people with a co-occurring mental health disorders use alcohol or drugs to self medicate rather than efficiently responding to their problem. Professional rehabilitation counselors in a hospital inpatient program can help individuals turn the tide so 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. Medication is often used to do this, however isn't the answer needed in all cases. For instance, even slight environmental changes in one's life can relieve stress and place a fresh perspective on things so the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse drugs or alcohol. Counselling in the hospital inpatient program can help expose such issues so they can be resolved.