Persons in Amity with HIV/AIDS may find that they are in need of alcohol and drug abuse treatment. It is essential that the drug rehab center of choice is one that understands the difficulties involved in helping clients stricken with these illnesses so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehabilitation. Once any physical challenges have been overcome, as is often the case with addicted individuals who have not properly cared for themselves, individuals with HIV/AIDS in treatment will be able to overcome the psychological and emotional problems involved in their drug or alcohol addiction. The ultimate prize will be someone who can properly care for themselves physically and in life, and quite possibly add several years to their lives.