Individuals in Mount Vernon with HIV/AIDS may find that they are in need of drug and alcohol abuse treatment. It is important that the alcohol and drug treatment facility of choice is one that understands the challenges involved in treating clients affected by these illnesses so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehabilitation. Once any physical challenges have been conquered, as is common with drug or alcohol addicted persons who have not properly cared for themselves, individuals with HIV/AIDS in treatment will address all of the mental and emotional issues concerning their drug or alcohol addiction. The end result will be someone who can properly care for themselves physically and in life, and perhaps add quite a few years to their lives.