Persons in Westwood, California with HIV/AIDS might find themselves in need of substance abuse rehabilitation. It is important that the drug and alcohol rehabilitation program of choice is one which recognizes the challenges involved in treating clientele afflicted by these diseases so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehabilitation. Once any physical challenges have been conquered, as is often the case with addicted persons who have not taken care of themselves, persons with HIV/AIDS in treatment will be able to overcome the mental and emotional problems involved in their addiction. The end result will be an individual who can take care of themselves physically and in life, and possibly add quite a few years to their lives.