Hospital inpatient programs are rehabilitation programs for substance abuse, which provide a private and medical setting for those in recovery. A hospital inpatient program is often a beneficial alternative for somebody that has a co-occurring mental health issue, or someone with other medical needs which may need to be overseen by experts. Individuals who partake in that program can benefit from mental health services whilst dealing with issues who have prompted their abusing drugs. Usually people with a co-occurring mental health disorders use alcohol or drugs to self medicate instead of efficiently addressing their problem. Professional treatment counselors within a hospital inpatient program will help individuals turn things around so they not find the need to use drugs and alcohol this way, and instead develop solutions to make their mental health disorder more manageable. Prescription medication is often used to do this, however, this isn't the answer needed in every case. For instance, even slight environmental adjustments to one's life can decrease stress and place a whole new 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.