Individuals in Belmar with HIV/AIDS may 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 treating clientele stricken with these illnesses so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehab. As soon as any physical hurdles have been overcome, as is common with addicted individuals who have not properly cared for themselves, clients with HIV/AIDS in rehab will address all of the mental and emotional problems involved in their drug addiction. The end result will be someone who can properly care for themselves both body and mind, and possibly add several years to their life.