Hospital inpatient programs are rehab programs for substance abuse, which offer a private and clinical setting for individuals in recovery. A hospital inpatient program may be a beneficial option for somebody that has a co-occurring mental health issue, and for someone with other medical needs which should be overseen by experts. People who partake in such a program can benefit from mental health services whilst addressing issues who have prompted their substance abuse. Very often people who have a co-occurring mental health disorders use drugs or alcohol to self medicate as an alternative to effectively responding to their problem. Professional treatment counselors within a hospital inpatient program can help individuals turn the tide so they no longer find the need to use alcohol and drugs in this manner, and instead develop ways to make their mental health issue more manageable. Medication is often used to achieve this, but this isn't the answer needed in every case. As an example, even slight environmental adjustments to one's life can alleviate stress and put a fresh perspective on things so that the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse drugs or alcohol. Counselling within a hospital inpatient program can help reveal such issues so they can be resolved.