Individuals in Cicero with HIV/AIDS may find themselves in need of substance abuse treatment. It is essential that the drug and alcohol treatment facility of choice is one which recognizes the difficulties involved in helping clients stricken with these ailments 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 alcohol or drug addicted individuals who have not taken care of themselves, persons with HIV/AIDS in rehabilitation will address all of the mental and emotional problems involved in their addiction. The ultimate prize will be an individual who can properly care for themselves physically and in life, and quite possibly add many years to their life.