Individuals in Mendocino, CA. with HIV/AIDS may find themselves in need of substance abuse treatment. It is important that the drug treatment program of choice is one which recognizes the difficulties involved in treating clients stricken with these illnesses so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehab. Once any physical challenges have been overcome, as is often the case with drug or alcohol addicted individuals who have not properly cared for themselves, individuals with HIV/AIDS in treatment will be able to overcome the mental and emotional issues involved in their drug 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.