Persons in Ridgefield with HIV/AIDS may possibly find that they are in need of alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation. It is essential that the alcohol and drug treatment facility of choice is an option which recognizes the challenges involved in treating clients stricken with these illnesses so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehabilitation. As soon as any physical challenges have been conquered, as is common with drug or alcohol addicted individuals who have not properly cared for themselves, persons with HIV/AIDS in rehab will address all of the mental and emotional problems concerning their drug or alcohol addiction. The ultimate prize will be someone who can properly care for themselves physically and in life, and perhaps add quite a few years to their lives.