Persons in Mount Juliet, Tennessee with HIV/AIDS may find that they are in need of substance abuse treatment. It is important that the alcohol and drug rehabilitation program of choice is one which recognizes the difficulties involved in helping clients affected by these illnesses so that having HIV/AIDS does not get in the way of their rehabilitation. As soon as any physical obstacles have been overcome, as is common with drug or alcohol addicted persons who have not properly cared for 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 someone who can properly care for themselves physically and in life, and perhaps add several years to their lives.