Persons in West Brooklyn with HIV/AIDS may find themselves in need of drug and alcohol abuse treatment. It is important that the alcohol and drug rehab center of choice is an option that understands the challenges involved in treating clients affected by these ailments so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehabilitation. As soon as any physical hurdles have been conquered, as is common with drug or alcohol addicted persons who have not taken care of their health, clients with HIV/AIDS in rehab will be able to overcome the mental and emotional problems concerning their drug addiction. The ultimate prize will be someone who can take care of themselves physically and in life, and perhaps add quite a few years to their life.