Being diagnosed with HIV/AIDS may trigger drug abuse, or risky sexual behavior because of substance abuse might have caused to contract the illness. People who have HIV/AIDS, either on account of their drug use or as a pre-existing problem prior to their drug abuse issue, typically require rehabilitation services tailored to fulfill their particular demands and challenges. Some challenges are physical in nature, because of the fact that substance abusers with HIV/AIDS almost never look after themselves and take the proper medications they need to maintain their health. Because of this, these individuals arrive to rehab in very poor health and this will have to be handled as a priority whilst dealing with other critical issues. In addition to the obvious requirement to provide medical solutions during rehab, people who have HIV/AIDS also have to tackle more deeply rooted problems which brought about their drug or alcohol use. Frequently, people have circumstances in their lives which are purely environmental which may have triggered them to turn to alcohol or drugs, including oppressive conditions within their lives or damaging relationships. These are the concerns which rehabilitation counselors will focus on as part of HIV/AIDS rehabilitation services.