Persons in Columbus with HIV/AIDS may find that they are in need of drug and alcohol abuse treatment. It is important that the drug rehabilitation center of choice is an option that understands the difficulties involved in helping clientele afflicted by these illnesses so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehab. Once any physical hurdles have been overcome, as is often the case with drug or alcohol addicted persons who have not taken care of themselves, individuals with HIV/AIDS in rehabilitation will be able to overcome the mental and emotional problems concerning their drug addiction. The ultimate prize will be someone who can take care of themselves physically and in life, and quite possibly add many years to their life.