Hospital inpatient programs are rehabilitation centers for drug abuse, that provide a private and clinical setting for those in recovery. A hospital inpatient program can be a beneficial choice for somebody that has a co-occurring mental health issue, or someone with other medical needs which might need to be overseen by doctors. Those who partake in such a program may benefit from mental health services while addressing issues who have prompted their abusing drugs. Very often individuals with a co-occurring mental health disorders use alcohol or drugs to self medicate as an alternative to effectively addressing their disorder. Professional treatment counselors within a hospital inpatient program will help individuals turn the tide so that they not find the need to use drugs and alcohol like this, and instead create ways to make their mental health issue more manageable. Prescription medication is often used to achieve this, however, this isn't the solution needed in every case. For instance, even subtle environmental modifications 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 within a hospital inpatient program can help expose such issues so they can be resolved.