Drug addiction takes its toll on even the healthiest people. When persons in Maple with HIV/AIDS abuse drugs or alcohol it can take a deadly toll on them. Since they suffer with a decreased immune system, something as simple as the common 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 necessary. The addicted person will be able to regain their sobriety and strengthen their quality of life immensely. Science today has been able to produce many medications that not only help individuals with HIV/AIDS but make their life healthier and longer.