Persons in Minturn with HIV/AIDS might find that they are in need of drug and alcohol abuse treatment. It is important that the alcohol and drug treatment center of choice is an option that understands the difficulties involved in helping clientele affected by these diseases so that having HIV/AIDS is not a barrier to their rehab. Once any physical challenges have been overcome, as is common with drug or alcohol addicted individuals who have not properly cared for themselves, persons with HIV/AIDS in rehab will be able to overcome the psychological and emotional problems involved in their addiction. The ultimate prize will be someone who can take care of themselves physically and in life, and perhaps add several years to their lives.