Individuals in Waskom with HIV/AIDS may find that they are in need of drug and alcohol abuse rehabilitation. It is essential that the alcohol and drug treatment program of choice is an option which recognizes the difficulties involved in helping clientele affected by these illnesses so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehab. As soon as any physical challenges have been conquered, as is often the case with drug or alcohol addicted individuals who have not properly cared for themselves, clients with HIV/AIDS in rehabilitation will be able to overcome the psychological and emotional issues concerning their drug or alcohol addiction. The end result will be someone who can properly care for themselves physically and in life, and quite possibly add many years to their life.