Individuals in Kula, Hawaii with HIV/AIDS might find that they are in need of substance abuse treatment. It is essential that the drug rehabilitation facility of choice is one which recognizes the challenges involved in assisting clients affected by these ailments so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehabilitation. As soon as any physical challenges 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 mental and emotional problems involved in their drug addiction. The end result will be an individual who can take care of themselves physically and in life, and quite possibly add quite a few years to their lives.