Persons in Port Angeles with HIV/AIDS may find themselves in need of substance abuse treatment. It is important that the drug treatment facility of choice is an option that understands the difficulties involved in helping clients stricken with these ailments so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehab. Once any physical challenges have been conquered, as is common with addicted persons who have not properly cared for their health, clients with HIV/AIDS in treatment will address all of the psychological and emotional troubles concerning their drug or alcohol addiction. The end result will be someone who can take care of themselves physically and in life, and possibly add several years to their life.