Individuals in Carpinteria, California with HIV/AIDS may find that they are in need of substance abuse rehabilitation. It is important that the drug rehabilitation program of choice is an option that understands the challenges involved in assisting clientele stricken with these diseases so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehabilitation. Once any physical obstacles have been overcome, as is common with drug or alcohol addicted individuals who have not taken care of their health, persons with HIV/AIDS in rehab will be able to overcome the mental and emotional problems concerning their drug addiction. The ultimate prize will be an individual who can take care of themselves both body and mind, and possibly add quite a few years to their life.