Drug addiction will take its toll on even the healthiest persons. When people in Minonk with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs and alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Due to the fact they suffer with a reduced immune system, anything as simple as the typical cold can become a harmful sickness. They expose themselves to other deadly infections too: Hepatitis C, pneumonia and tuberculosis just to list a few. Entering a drug rehab program that specializes in treating persons with HIV/AIDS is essential. The addicted individual will be ready to regain their sobriety and strengthen their quality of life immensely. Science today has been able to develop many medications that not only help people with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.