Persons in Elmwood, Nebraska with HIV/AIDS might find themselves in need of drug and alcohol abuse treatment. It is essential that the drug and alcohol treatment facility of choice is one which recognizes the difficulties involved in treating clientele stricken with these diseases so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehabilitation. Once any physical obstacles have been overcome, as is often the case with alcohol or drug addicted persons who have not properly cared for themselves, clients with HIV/AIDS in treatment 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 perhaps add many years to their lives.