Persons in St. Thomas, Missouri with HIV/AIDS may possibly find themselves in need of substance abuse rehabilitation. It is essential that the drug and alcohol rehab center of choice is one that understands the challenges involved in assisting clients afflicted by these illnesses so that having HIV/AIDS does not get in the way of their rehabilitation. As soon as any physical challenges have been overcome, as is common with drug or alcohol addicted persons who have not properly cared for themselves, persons with HIV/AIDS in treatment will address all of the mental and emotional issues involved in their drug addiction. The end result will be an individual who can properly care for themselves physically and in life, and perhaps add many years to their lives.