Hospital inpatient programs are rehab programs for substance abuse, that provide an exclusive and clinical setting for those in recovery. A hospital inpatient program might be a beneficial alternative for somebody that has a co-occurring mental health issue, or someone with other medical requirements which ought to be overseen by medical experts. People who partake in that program may benefit from mental health services whilst dealing with issues which may have prompted their substance abuse. Frequently people who have a co-occurring mental health disorders use drugs or alcohol to self medicate as opposed to effectively responding to their disorder. Professional rehabilitation counselors in a hospital inpatient program can help individuals turn the tide so they will no longer find the need to use alcohol and drugs in this way, and instead create ways to make their mental health issue more manageable. Medication is often used to achieve this, however isn't the solution needed in all cases. For instance, even slight environmental changes in one's life can decrease 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 will help expose such problems so they can be handled.