Persons who have HIV/AIDS and who are also alcohol and/or drug dependent will ultimately experience dire consequences if they don't get the treatment they need from a proven Pembroke Pines drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility. Being stricken with HIV/AIDS is at times a certain death sentence but abusing drugs while sick with this type of serious illness hastens the progression of them and can also render the drugs used to keep them from progressing virtually ineffective. For this reason effective drug and alcohol rehab facilities in Pembroke Pines which acknowledge the many physical challenges concerned while treating people with HIV/AIDS is the only chance for these people that also struggling with drug addiction. People with HIV/AIDS can extend their lives and maybe even add a number of years to their life if they take advantage of the effective treatment that is offered.