Hospital inpatient programs are rehab facilities for drug abuse, which provide an exclusive and clinical setting for people in recovery. A hospital inpatient program might be a beneficial alternative for someone who has a co-occurring mental health issue, and someone with other medical requirements which may need to be overseen by medical professionals. People who partake in such a program may benefit from mental health services whilst addressing issues who have prompted their substance abuse. Very often people with a co-occurring mental health disorders use alcohol or drugs to self medicate as an alternative to efficiently responding to their problem. Professional rehab counselors in a hospital inpatient program can help individuals turn the tide so that they not find the need to use drugs and alcohol in this way, and instead develop ways to make their mental health disorder more manageable. Medication is often used to accomplish this, however this isn't the answer needed in all cases. For instance, even slight environmental adjustments to one's life can relieve stress and place a fresh perspective on things so the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse alcohol or drugs. Counselling within a hospital inpatient program will help expose such issues so they can be handled.