Individuals can become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or personal physical problem. This sometimes makes persons particularly more susceptible to getting involved in substance abuse, as a result of the unique challenges that may pop up in the individual's life. This is true for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and treatment for drug and alcohol abuse disorders is often necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired persons often need ASL or other assistance as part of their drug rehab needs, and there are drug and alcohol treatment programs available throughout the Bard, NM. area which specifically help fill these needs. Professional drug rehab counselors who understand the need for ASL and can offer other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in many drug treatment programs around Bard, NM. and around the nation.