Persons in Vista, California with HIV/AIDS might find that they are in need of alcohol and drug abuse treatment. It is important that the drug treatment facility of choice is one that understands the challenges involved in helping clients affected by these illnesses so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehab. Once any physical hurdles have been conquered, as is often the case with alcohol or drug addicted individuals who have not properly cared for their health, persons with HIV/AIDS in treatment will be able to overcome the mental and emotional troubles concerning their addiction. The ultimate prize will be someone who can properly care for themselves physically and in life, and quite possibly add many years to their lives.