Hospital inpatient programs are rehabilitation centers for substance abuse, that provide a private and clinical setting for those in recovery. A hospital inpatient program is often a beneficial option for somebody that has a co-occurring mental health issue, and for someone with other medical needs which may need to be overseen by experts. Those who partake in this particular program can usually benefit from mental health services while dealing with issues who have prompted their abusing drugs. Usually those that have a co-occurring mental health disorders use drugs or alcohol to self medicate instead of effectively addressing their disorder. Professional rehab counselors within a hospital inpatient program will help individuals turn things around so they not find the need to use alcohol and drugs like this, and instead develop solutions to make their mental health issue more manageable. Prescription medication is often used to achieve this, however isn't the answer needed in every case. For example, even subtle environmental modifications in one's life can decrease stress and place a whole new perspective on things so that the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse drugs or alcohol. Therapy within a hospital inpatient program will help reveal such problems so they can be resolved.