Hospital inpatient programs are rehabilitation programs for drug abuse, that provide an exclusive and medical setting for people in recovery. A hospital inpatient program is often a beneficial option for someone who has a co-occurring mental health issue, and for someone with other medical needs which may need to be overseen by medical professionals. Those who partake in this particular program can usually benefit from mental health services while also dealing with issues which may have prompted their drug abuse. Frequently individuals with a co-occurring mental health disorders use alcohol or drugs to self medicate rather than effectively addressing their problem. Professional rehabilitation counselors inside a hospital inpatient program can help individuals turn the tide so that they not find the need to use alcohol and drugs in this manner, and instead create solutions to make their mental health issue more manageable. Prescription medication is often used to accomplish this, however this isn't the solution needed in every case. For example, even subtle environmental modifications in one's life can alleviate stress and place a fresh perspective on things so that the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse alcohol or drugs. Therapy in a hospital inpatient program will help expose such issues so they can be handled.