Persons in Highlands, NC. with HIV/AIDS may find that they are in need of alcohol and drug abuse treatment. It is important that the drug treatment program of choice is one which recognizes the difficulties involved in helping clientele affected by these illnesses so that having HIV/AIDS does not get in the way of their rehabilitation. Once any physical hurdles have been conquered, as is often the case with addicted individuals who have not properly cared for themselves, clients with HIV/AIDS in rehab will address all of the psychological and emotional troubles involved in their drug addiction. The ultimate prize will be someone who can properly care for themselves both body and mind, and possibly add many years to their life.