Individuals in Buellton, California with HIV/AIDS may find themselves in need of drug and alcohol abuse treatment. It is essential that the drug treatment program of choice is one which recognizes the difficulties involved in assisting clientele 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 common with alcohol or drug addicted persons who have not properly cared for themselves, persons with HIV/AIDS in rehabilitation will address all of the psychological and emotional issues involved in their addiction. The ultimate prize will be someone who can properly care for themselves physically and in life, and possibly add quite a few years to their life.