Persons in Avondale with HIV/AIDS might find that they are in need of substance abuse treatment. It is important that the alcohol and drug treatment facility of choice is one which recognizes the difficulties involved in helping clientele affected by these ailments so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehabilitation. As soon as any physical challenges have been overcome, as is often the case with alcohol or drug addicted persons who have not taken care of their health, persons with HIV/AIDS in rehabilitation will address all of the mental and emotional troubles involved in their drug addiction. The end result will be an individual who can take care of themselves physically and in life, and quite possibly add several years to their life.