Persons in Occidental, CA. with HIV/AIDS may possibly find that they are in need of substance abuse rehabilitation. It is important that the drug and alcohol treatment program of choice is one that understands the difficulties involved in assisting clients stricken with these ailments so that having HIV/AIDS does not get in the way of their rehabilitation. Once any physical hurdles have been overcome, as is common with drug or alcohol addicted individuals who have not taken care of themselves, individuals with HIV/AIDS in treatment will be able to overcome the mental and emotional problems concerning their drug or alcohol addiction. The end result will be someone who can properly care for themselves physically and in life, and quite possibly add many years to their life.