Persons in Santa Barbara with HIV/AIDS may possibly find that they are in need of alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation. It is important that the alcohol and drug treatment program of choice is one which recognizes the difficulties involved in treating clientele afflicted by these illnesses so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehab. Once any physical hurdles have been overcome, as is often the case with alcohol or drug addicted individuals who have not properly cared for their health, persons with HIV/AIDS in rehabilitation will address all of the psychological and emotional issues concerning their drug or alcohol addiction. The end result will be an individual who can take care of themselves physically and in life, and quite possibly add many years to their lives.