Persons in Essex with HIV/AIDS might find that they are in need of alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation. It is essential that the drug and alcohol treatment program of choice is one that understands the difficulties involved in treating clients affected by these illnesses so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehabilitation. As soon as any physical hurdles have been conquered, as is often the case with drug or alcohol addicted persons who have not properly cared for themselves, individuals with HIV/AIDS in treatment will address all of the psychological 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 perhaps add many years to their lives.