Persons in Mashantucket with HIV/AIDS may find that they are in need of substance abuse treatment. It is essential that the drug and alcohol rehab facility of choice is an option that understands the difficulties involved in helping clients affected by these ailments so that having HIV/AIDS does not get in the way of their rehab. As soon as any physical challenges have been overcome, as is often the case with alcohol or drug addicted persons who have not taken care of themselves, clients with HIV/AIDS in rehab will address all of the psychological and emotional issues involved in their drug addiction. The end result will be someone who can properly care for themselves physically and in life, and possibly add many years to their life.