Persons in Parma Heights with HIV/AIDS may find that they are in need of drug and alcohol abuse treatment. It is crucial that the drug and alcohol rehabilitation program of choice is one that understands the difficulties involved in helping clients stricken with these illnesses so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehabilitation. Once any physical obstacles have been overcome, as is common with alcohol or drug addicted persons who have not properly cared for their health, individuals with HIV/AIDS in treatment will address all of the mental and emotional troubles concerning their drug addiction. The ultimate prize will be an individual who can take care of themselves both body and mind, and perhaps add several years to their life.