Persons in Walden, NY. with HIV/AIDS may possibly find that they are in need of substance abuse treatment. It is important that the drug rehabilitation facility of choice is one that understands the difficulties involved in treating clients stricken with these diseases so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehabilitation. Once any physical challenges have been conquered, as is common with alcohol or drug addicted individuals who have not taken care of 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 quite possibly add many years to their life.