Persons in Dawson with HIV/AIDS may find themselves in need of drug and alcohol abuse rehabilitation. It is important that the alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility of choice is an option which recognizes the difficulties involved in assisting clients afflicted by these diseases so that having HIV/AIDS does not get in the way of their rehabilitation. As soon as any physical hurdles have been overcome, as is often the case with addicted individuals who have not properly cared for their health, individuals with HIV/AIDS in rehabilitation will address all of the mental and emotional problems involved in their addiction. The end result will be an individual who can take care of themselves physically and in life, and possibly add quite a few years to their life.