Persons in Thousand Palms with HIV/AIDS may find themselves in need of substance abuse rehabilitation. It is important that the drug treatment program of choice is one which recognizes the difficulties involved in helping clients afflicted by these diseases so that having HIV/AIDS does not get in the way of their rehab. As soon as any physical obstacles have been conquered, as is often the case with drug or alcohol addicted individuals who have not taken care of their health, clients with HIV/AIDS in rehab will address all of the mental and emotional troubles concerning their drug or alcohol addiction. The end result will be an individual who can take care of themselves both body and mind, and quite possibly add several years to their lives.