Individuals in Atlantic, Iowa with HIV/AIDS may find that they are in need of substance abuse rehab. It is essential that the alcohol and drug treatment program of choice is one that understands the difficulties involved in helping clientele affected by these ailments so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehabilitation. Once any physical hurdles have been conquered, as is often the case with drug or alcohol addicted persons who have not properly cared for their health, persons with HIV/AIDS in rehab will address all of the mental and emotional issues concerning their drug or alcohol addiction. The end result will be an individual who can properly care for themselves both body and mind, and quite possibly add quite a few years to their lives.