Persons in Alma with HIV/AIDS may possibly find that they are in need of substance abuse rehabilitation. It is crucial that the drug and alcohol rehabilitation center of choice is one which recognizes the challenges involved in helping clientele stricken with these diseases so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehabilitation. Once any physical challenges have been conquered, as is often the case with addicted persons who have not properly cared for themselves, persons with HIV/AIDS in treatment will be able to overcome the mental and emotional troubles involved in their drug addiction. The ultimate prize will be someone who can properly care for themselves physically and in life, and quite possibly add quite a few years to their life.