Hospital inpatient programs are treatment facilities for substance abuse, that provide an exclusive and clinical setting for people in recovery. A hospital inpatient program is often a beneficial choice for someone who has a co-occurring mental health disorder, and someone with other medical needs which might need to be overseen by medical professionals. People who partake in that program can be helped by mental health services while also addressing issues which may have prompted their substance abuse. Often individuals with a co-occurring mental health disorders use alcohol or drugs to self medicate as an alternative to efficiently responding to their disorder. Professional rehabilitation counselors in a hospital inpatient program will help individuals turn the tide so they no longer find the necessity to use alcohol and drugs in this manner, and instead create ways to make their mental health issue more manageable. Prescription medication is often used to achieve this, however, this isn't the answer needed in every case. For instance, even subtle environmental adjustments to one's life can alleviate stress and put a whole new perspective on things so the individual doesn't feel compelled to abuse drugs or alcohol. Counselling within a hospital inpatient program can help expose such issues so they can be handled.