Persons in Central with HIV/AIDS may possibly find themselves in need of drug and alcohol abuse rehab. It is essential that the drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility of choice is one that understands the challenges involved in assisting clientele affected by these illnesses so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehabilitation. Once any physical challenges have been overcome, as is often the case with alcohol or drug addicted individuals who have not properly cared for themselves, clients with HIV/AIDS in treatment will be able to overcome the mental and emotional troubles involved in their addiction. The ultimate prize will be someone who can properly care for themselves physically and in life, and perhaps add several years to their lives.