Men and women can become addicted to alcohol or drugs no matter their handicap or personal physical challenge. This often makes people particularly more susceptible to getting involved in substance abuse, due to the varying challenges that this can bring in the individual's life. This is the case for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and treatment for drug and alcohol abuse issues is sometimes essential. Deaf or hearing impaired persons often need ASL or other assistance as part of their rehab program, and there are drug rehabilitation programs available throughout the Artesia area which specifically help fill these needs. Professional drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can provide other crucial help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in many drug and alcohol treatment programs around Artesia and in the United States.