Persons in Melville, New York with HIV/AIDS may find themselves in need of drug and alcohol abuse treatment. It is important that the alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility of choice is one that understands the challenges involved in assisting clientele afflicted by these ailments so that having HIV/AIDS does not get in the way of their rehabilitation. As soon as any physical hurdles have been overcome, as is common with addicted individuals who have not properly cared for themselves, individuals with HIV/AIDS in rehab will address all of the mental and emotional issues involved in their drug or alcohol addiction. The end result will be someone who can properly care for themselves physically and in life, and quite possibly add quite a few years to their lives.