Persons in Cherokee with HIV/AIDS might find that they are in need of alcohol and drug abuse rehab. It is essential that the drug treatment program of choice is one that understands the difficulties involved in assisting clients afflicted by these ailments so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehabilitation. As soon as any physical hurdles have been conquered, as is common with alcohol or drug addicted individuals who have not properly cared for their health, individuals with HIV/AIDS in treatment will address all of the psychological and emotional troubles involved in their drug addiction. The end result will be someone who can properly care for themselves both body and mind, and possibly add several years to their life.