Hospital inpatient programs are rehabilitation programs for substance abuse, that provide a private and clinical setting for individuals in recovery. A hospital inpatient program is often a beneficial alternative for somebody who has a co-occurring mental health disorder, and someone with other medical needs which might need to be overseen by experts. People who partake in this program can be helped by mental health services while dealing with issues who have prompted their substance abuse. Frequently individuals with a co-occurring mental health disorders use drugs or alcohol to self medicate as an alternative to effectively addressing their problem. Professional rehabilitation counselors within a hospital inpatient program will help individuals turn things around so that they not find the need to use drugs and alcohol in this way, and instead develop solutions to make their mental health disorder more manageable. Medication is often used to accomplish this, however isn't the answer needed in all cases. By way of example, even subtle environmental modifications in one's life can relieve stress and place a whole new perspective on things so the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse alcohol or drugs. Therapy within a hospital inpatient program will help reveal such problems so they can be handled.