Persons in Brigantine with HIV/AIDS may find themselves in need of drug and alcohol abuse treatment. It is important that the alcohol and drug treatment center of choice is one that understands the difficulties involved in helping clients afflicted by these diseases so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehabilitation. Once any physical obstacles have been conquered, as is common with alcohol or drug addicted individuals who have not taken care of themselves, persons with HIV/AIDS in rehabilitation will be able to overcome the psychological and emotional problems concerning their drug or alcohol addiction. The end result will be someone who can properly care for themselves physically and in life, and perhaps add several years to their lives.