Hospital inpatient programs are rehabilitation centers for drug abuse, which provide an exclusive and medical setting for individuals in recovery. A hospital inpatient program is often a beneficial option for someone who has a co-occurring mental health disorder, or for someone with other medical requirements which might need to be overseen by medical experts. People who partake in this particular program can be helped by mental health services whilst addressing issues who have prompted their abusing drugs. Very often people with a co-occurring mental health disorders use drugs or alcohol to self medicate instead of effectively addressing their disorder. Professional rehabilitation counselors in a hospital inpatient program will help individuals turn things around so they not find the need to use drugs and alcohol in this way, and instead develop ways to make their mental health issue more manageable. Medication is often used to do this, however this isn't the answer needed in every case. As an example, even subtle environmental adjustments to one's life can relieve stress and put a fresh perspective on things so the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse drugs or alcohol. Therapy in the hospital inpatient program can help reveal such problems so they can be handled.