Persons in Hughes with HIV/AIDS may possibly find themselves in need of alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation. It is essential that the drug and alcohol treatment center of choice is an option that understands the challenges involved in assisting clientele afflicted by these diseases so that having HIV/AIDS does not get in the way of their rehabilitation. Once any physical hurdles have been conquered, as is common with drug or alcohol addicted persons who have not taken care of their health, persons with HIV/AIDS in rehab will be able to overcome the mental and emotional problems involved in their addiction. The ultimate prize will be someone who can take care of themselves physically and in life, and quite possibly add quite a few years to their lives.