Persons in Malden with HIV/AIDS may find themselves in need of drug and alcohol abuse rehabilitation. It is essential that the drug treatment center of choice is one that understands the difficulties involved in treating clients afflicted by these illnesses so that having HIV/AIDS does not get in the way of their rehabilitation. Once any physical obstacles have been overcome, as is often the case with addicted persons who have not properly cared for their health, individuals with HIV/AIDS in treatment will be able to overcome the mental and emotional issues involved in their addiction. The end result will be someone who can take care of themselves physically and in life, and quite possibly add many years to their lives.