Persons in Lackland with HIV/AIDS may possibly find themselves in need of substance abuse rehabilitation. It is important that the alcohol and drug rehab center of choice is an option which recognizes the difficulties involved in treating clients affected by these ailments so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehab. As soon as any physical obstacles have been overcome, as is common with drug or alcohol addicted persons who have not properly cared for themselves, clients with HIV/AIDS in treatment will be able to overcome the mental and emotional issues concerning their drug or alcohol addiction. The end result will be someone who can take care of themselves physically and in life, and quite possibly add quite a few years to their life.