Individuals in Hanover, New Hampshire with HIV/AIDS may find themselves in need of substance abuse rehabilitation. It is important that the drug and alcohol treatment facility of choice is an option that understands the challenges involved in treating clients stricken with these illnesses so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehab. Once any physical hurdles have been overcome, as is common with drug or alcohol addicted individuals who have not properly cared for their health, persons with HIV/AIDS in rehab will address all of the mental and emotional issues involved in their drug or alcohol addiction. The ultimate prize will be an individual who can take care of themselves physically and in life, and possibly add several years to their life.