Persons in Sod with HIV/AIDS may possibly find themselves in need of drug and alcohol abuse rehabilitation. It is essential that the alcohol and drug treatment center of choice is one that understands the difficulties involved in assisting clients affected by these ailments so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehabilitation. Once any physical challenges have been overcome, as is common with drug or alcohol addicted persons who have not properly cared for their health, clients with HIV/AIDS in rehab will address all of the mental and emotional troubles involved in their drug or alcohol addiction. The end result will be an individual who can properly care for themselves physically and in life, and possibly add several years to their lives.