Persons in University City with HIV/AIDS may find that they are in need of drug and alcohol abuse rehabilitation. It is important that the alcohol and drug rehab facility of choice is one which recognizes the difficulties involved in treating 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 alcohol or drug addicted individuals who have not properly cared for themselves, persons with HIV/AIDS in treatment will address all of the mental and emotional troubles concerning their addiction. The end result will be someone who can properly care for themselves physically and in life, and possibly add several years to their life.