Individuals in New Albin, IA. with HIV/AIDS may possibly find themselves in need of substance abuse treatment. It is important that the drug and alcohol treatment program of choice is an option that understands the challenges involved in treating clients afflicted by these diseases so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehabilitation. As soon as any physical obstacles have been overcome, as is often the case with drug or alcohol addicted persons who have not properly cared for their health, clients with HIV/AIDS in treatment will address all of the psychological and emotional troubles involved in their drug addiction. The ultimate prize will be an individual who can take care of themselves both body and mind, and possibly add quite a few years to their lives.