Persons in Goldthwaite, Texas with HIV/AIDS might find themselves in need of drug and alcohol abuse rehabilitation. It is important that the alcohol and drug rehabilitation program of choice is an option that understands the challenges involved in helping clientele stricken with these illnesses so that having HIV/AIDS does not get in the way of their rehabilitation. Once any physical hurdles have been overcome, 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 mental and emotional troubles involved in their addiction. The ultimate prize will be an individual who can properly care for themselves physically and in life, and perhaps add several years to their lives.