Being diagnosed with HIV/AIDS may set off substance abuse, or risky sexual behavior due to drug use could have caused the person to contract the illness. Folks who suffer from HIV/AIDS, either as a result of their drug abuse or as a pre-existing problem prior to their drug use issue, typically require rehab services tailored to fulfill their particular needs and problems. Some challenges are physical in nature, because of the fact that drug users with HIV/AIDS very rarely care for themselves and take the proper medications they need to maintain their health. Therefore, they arrive to rehabilitation in very poor physical shape and this will have to be addressed as a priority whilst dealing with other critical concerns. Aside from the obvious requirement to offer medical services whilst in rehab, individuals with HIV/AIDS must also address deeper problems which brought about their alcohol or drug use. Often, individuals have circumstances in their lives which are purely environmental which may have caused them to turn to alcohol or drugs, including oppressive circumstances in their lives or damaging relationships. These are the issues which rehabilitation professionals will give attention to as part of HIV/AIDS rehab services.