Individuals in Stoy with HIV/AIDS may possibly find that they are in need of alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation. It is important that the alcohol and drug rehabilitation program of choice is one which recognizes the difficulties involved in helping clientele afflicted by these ailments so that having HIV/AIDS does not get in the way of their rehabilitation. As soon as any physical hurdles have been overcome, as is common with alcohol or drug addicted individuals who have not taken care of their health, persons with HIV/AIDS in rehabilitation will address all of the mental and emotional problems involved in their addiction. The ultimate prize will be an individual who can take care of themselves physically and in life, and quite possibly add many years to their life.