Individuals in Brainerd, Minnesota with HIV/AIDS may find themselves in need of alcohol and drug abuse rehab. It is important that the drug and alcohol treatment facility of choice is an option that understands the challenges involved in treating clients stricken with these diseases so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehabilitation. Once any physical obstacles have been overcome, as is often the case with addicted persons who have not properly cared for their health, clients with HIV/AIDS in treatment will address all of the mental and emotional issues involved in their drug addiction. The end result will be someone who can take care of themselves physically and in life, and quite possibly add several years to their lives.