Persons in Menlo Park, California with HIV/AIDS might find themselves in need of substance abuse treatment. It is important that the drug and alcohol treatment center of choice is one which recognizes the challenges involved in helping clientele afflicted by these diseases so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehab. Once any physical challenges have been conquered, as is common with drug or alcohol addicted individuals who have not taken care of themselves, individuals with HIV/AIDS in rehab will address all of the mental and emotional issues involved in their drug addiction. The ultimate prize will be someone who can properly care for themselves physically and in life, and possibly add several years to their life.