Persons in Merced, California with HIV/AIDS may find that they are in need of alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation. It is important that the drug and alcohol treatment center of choice is an option which recognizes the challenges involved in treating clientele affected by these diseases so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehabilitation. As soon as any physical hurdles have been overcome, as is often the case with addicted persons who have not properly cared for their health, clients with HIV/AIDS in treatment will be able to overcome the mental and emotional problems concerning their addiction. The end result will be an individual who can take care of themselves both body and mind, and perhaps add several years to their lives.