Individuals in Cayucos, California with HIV/AIDS might find themselves in need of alcohol and drug abuse treatment. It is important that the drug and alcohol rehabilitation program of choice is one that understands the difficulties involved in helping clientele afflicted by these illnesses so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehab. As soon as any physical obstacles have been overcome, as is common with addicted persons who have not properly cared for their health, persons with HIV/AIDS in treatment will address all of the mental and emotional problems involved in their drug or alcohol addiction. The ultimate prize will be an individual who can properly care for themselves physically and in life, and perhaps add many years to their life.