Individuals may become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or particular physical challenge. This often makes people particularly more vulnerable to becoming involved in drug or alcohol addiction, due to the varying issues that this can bring in the individual's life. This is often a factor for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and treatment for alcohol and drug abuse disorders is often required. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals will require ASL or other support as part of their treatment program, and there are drug rehabilitation facilities available throughout the Alpha, Minnesota area which specifically help fill these needs. Professional treatment counselors who understand the need for ASL and can provide other essential assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in several drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities around Alpha, Minnesota and around the nation.