Persons in Gowrie, Iowa with HIV/AIDS might find that they are in need of drug and alcohol abuse rehab. It is important that the drug and alcohol rehabilitation program of choice is an option which recognizes the challenges involved in helping clients affected by these diseases so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehabilitation. Once any physical hurdles have been conquered, as is common with alcohol or drug addicted individuals who have not properly cared for themselves, individuals with HIV/AIDS in rehab will be able to overcome the mental and emotional problems concerning their drug or alcohol addiction. The end result will be someone who can properly care for themselves physically and in life, and possibly add several years to their lives.