Persons in Buras, LA. with HIV/AIDS might find that they are in need of substance abuse treatment. It is crucial that the drug and alcohol rehab center of choice is one that understands the challenges involved in treating clients afflicted by these illnesses so that having HIV/AIDS does not get in the way of their rehab. Once any physical hurdles have been overcome, as is often the case with drug or alcohol addicted individuals who have not properly cared for themselves, clients with HIV/AIDS in rehab will address all of the psychological and emotional troubles involved in their drug or alcohol addiction. The end result will be someone who can properly care for themselves both body and mind, and perhaps add many years to their life.