Hospital inpatient programs are rehab centers for substance abuse, which give an exclusive and clinical setting for individuals in recovery. A hospital inpatient program may be a beneficial alternative for someone who has a co-occurring mental health disorder, and someone with other medical requirements which should be overseen by medical professionals. People who partake in that program may benefit from mental health services whilst addressing issues who have prompted their drug abuse. Frequently people with a co-occurring mental health disorders use alcohol or drugs to self medicate as an alternative to effectively addressing their disorder. Professional rehabilitation counselors in a hospital inpatient program can help individuals turn the tide so they not find the need to use drugs and alcohol in this manner, and instead create solutions to make their mental health disorder more manageable. Medication is often used to do this, however isn't the answer needed in every case. As an example, even subtle environmental changes in one's life can decrease stress and put a whole new perspective on things so that the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse drugs or alcohol. Counselling within a hospital inpatient program will help expose such issues so they can be handled.