Persons in Oakland, Maryland with HIV/AIDS may find that they are in need of drug and alcohol abuse treatment. It is essential that the drug rehab center of choice is one which recognizes the challenges involved in helping clientele afflicted by these ailments so that having HIV/AIDS does not get in the way of their rehabilitation. Once any physical hurdles have been overcome, as is often the case with drug or alcohol addicted individuals who have not taken care of themselves, persons with HIV/AIDS in rehab will be able to overcome the psychological and emotional problems involved in their drug addiction. The ultimate prize will be someone who can take care of themselves physically and in life, and perhaps add quite a few years to their life.