Persons in Appomattox, Virginia with HIV/AIDS may find themselves in need of substance abuse rehabilitation. It is essential that the drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility of choice is one which recognizes the difficulties involved in helping clientele afflicted by these illnesses so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehab. As soon as any physical obstacles have been overcome, as is often the case with drug or alcohol addicted individuals who have not properly cared for themselves, individuals with HIV/AIDS in rehabilitation will address all of the mental and emotional troubles involved in their drug or alcohol addiction. The ultimate prize will be someone who can properly care for themselves both body and mind, and perhaps add many years to their lives.