Hospital inpatient programs are rehabilitation centers for drug abuse, that provide an exclusive and clinical setting for those in recovery. A hospital inpatient program might be a beneficial alternative for somebody that has a co-occurring mental health disorder, or for someone with other medical needs which should be overseen by medical experts. Those who partake in this program can be helped by mental health services while also dealing with issues which may have prompted their substance abuse. Usually those that have a co-occurring mental health disorders use alcohol or drugs to self medicate instead of effectively responding to their problem. Professional rehabilitation counselors within 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. Prescription medication is often used to achieve this, however isn't the solution needed in every case. For example, even subtle environmental adjustments to 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. Counselling inside a hospital inpatient program can help expose such problems so they can be handled.