Persons in Thrall with HIV/AIDS may find that they are in need of substance abuse rehabilitation. It is crucial that the drug and alcohol rehabilitation program of choice is one that understands the challenges involved in treating clientele afflicted by these diseases so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehab. Once any physical hurdles have been conquered, as is common with alcohol or drug addicted individuals who have not taken care of their health, persons with HIV/AIDS in rehabilitation will be able to overcome the mental and emotional problems involved in their addiction. The ultimate prize will be someone who can properly care for themselves physically and in life, and perhaps add quite a few years to their life.