Persons in Sabinal, TX. with HIV/AIDS may find themselves in need of alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation. It is essential that the drug and alcohol treatment program of choice is one that understands the challenges involved in treating clients afflicted by these diseases so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehabilitation. Once any physical hurdles have been overcome, as is often the case with alcohol or drug addicted persons who have not properly cared for their health, persons with HIV/AIDS in treatment will address all of the mental and emotional issues involved in their drug addiction. The ultimate prize will be an individual who can properly care for themselves physically and in life, and perhaps add many years to their life.