Drug addiction takes its toll on even the healthiest persons. When persons in Nelson with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs or alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Since they suffer with a reduced immune system, anything as simple as the common cold can become a hazardous 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 necessary. The addicted person will be ready to restore their sobriety and increase their quality of life exceptionally. Science today has been able to create many medications that not only help people with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.