Hospital inpatient programs are treatment programs for substance abuse, which give an exclusive and clinical setting for those in recovery. A hospital inpatient program may be a beneficial option for somebody who has a co-occurring mental health disorder, and someone with other medical needs which may need to be overseen by doctors. Those who partake in that program may benefit from mental health services as well as dealing with issues who have prompted their drug use. Often individuals with a co-occurring mental health disorders use alcohol or drugs to self medicate as opposed to efficiently addressing their disorder. Professional treatment counselors within a hospital inpatient program will help individuals turn the tide so that they not find the need to use alcohol and drugs this way, and instead develop ways to make their mental health issue more manageable. Medication is often used to achieve this, however, this isn't the solution needed in every case. As an example, even subtle 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 inside a hospital inpatient program can help expose such issues so they can be handled.