Persons in Star with HIV/AIDS may possibly find that they are in need of alcohol and drug abuse treatment. It is important that the drug and alcohol treatment facility of choice is an option which recognizes the difficulties involved in helping clients stricken with these ailments so that having HIV/AIDS does not get in the way of their rehabilitation. Once 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 be able to overcome the mental and emotional issues involved in their drug addiction. The end result will be someone who can properly care for themselves physically and in life, and quite possibly add quite a few years to their life.