Persons in Richland with HIV/AIDS may find themselves in need of alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation. It is crucial that the drug rehab facility of choice is an option that understands the difficulties involved in treating clients affected by these illnesses so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehab. Once any physical hurdles have been overcome, as is often the case with drug or alcohol addicted persons who have not taken care of their health, persons 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 take care of themselves physically and in life, and possibly add quite a few years to their life.