Persons in Athens, Georgia with HIV/AIDS may possibly find themselves in need of drug and alcohol abuse rehab. It is important that the drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility of choice is an option which recognizes the challenges involved in helping clientele stricken with these diseases so that having HIV/AIDS does not get in the way of their rehabilitation. Once any physical obstacles have been overcome, as is often the case with addicted individuals who have not properly cared for themselves, individuals with HIV/AIDS in rehabilitation will address all of the mental and emotional problems involved in their drug or alcohol addiction. The end result will be someone who can take care of themselves both body and mind, and perhaps add quite a few years to their lives.