Persons in Chisago City with HIV/AIDS may find themselves in need of substance abuse rehabilitation. It is crucial that the drug rehabilitation program of choice is an option that understands the difficulties involved in assisting clients afflicted by these illnesses so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehabilitation. Once any physical obstacles have been conquered, as is often the case with drug or alcohol addicted individuals who have not properly cared for their health, persons with HIV/AIDS in treatment will address all of the mental and emotional issues involved in their drug addiction. The end result will be an individual who can take care of themselves both body and mind, and quite possibly add many years to their life.