Hospital inpatient programs are rehab programs for substance abuse, that provide a private and clinical setting for individuals in recovery. A hospital inpatient program is often a beneficial option for someone who has a co-occurring mental health disorder, or someone with other medical needs which may need to be overseen by doctors. People who partake in this particular program can usually benefit from mental health services while dealing with issues which may have prompted their substance abuse. Frequently individuals with a co-occurring mental health disorders use alcohol or drugs to self medicate instead of effectively addressing their problem. Professional rehabilitation counselors in a hospital inpatient program will help individuals turn things around so they will no longer find the need to use drugs and alcohol in this manner, and instead develop methods to make their mental health issue more manageable. Prescription medication is often used to accomplish this, however isn't the answer needed in all cases. As an example, even slight environmental modifications in one's life can decrease stress and place a fresh perspective on things so the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse drugs or alcohol. Counselling inside a hospital inpatient program will help expose such problems so they can be resolved.