Individuals in El Nido, CA. with HIV/AIDS may find that they are in need of substance abuse treatment. It is important that the drug and alcohol rehabilitation program of choice is an option that understands the challenges involved in treating clients affected by these diseases so that having HIV/AIDS does not get in the way of their rehabilitation. Once any physical challenges have been overcome, as is often the case with alcohol or drug addicted individuals who have not properly cared for their health, persons with HIV/AIDS in treatment will be able to overcome the psychological and emotional issues concerning their 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.