People may become addicted to alcohol or drugs no matter their handicap or unique physical problem. This often makes persons even more vulnerable to becoming involved in drug or alcohol addiction, due to the varying issues that may pop up in the perspon's life. This is often a factor for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and treatment for substance abuse problems is often needed. Deaf or hearing impaired people will require ASL or other help as part of their rehab program, and there are drug and alcohol treatment facilities accessible throughout the Afton area which cater to these needs. Skilled drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can offer other essential help to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily accessible in several drug and alcohol treatment programs around Afton and in the country.