Individuals can become addicted to drugs no matter their handicap or particular physical issue. This often makes people significantly more susceptible to becoming involved in substance abuse, as a result of the varying problems that may pop up in the perspon's life. This is the case for individuals in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and rehab for substance abuse problems is often necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired people often need ASL or other help as part of their rehab program, and there are drug and alcohol rehab facilities available throughout the Belknap area which cater to these needs. Professional treatment counselors who know ASL and can supply other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in numerous drug rehabilitation programs around Belknap and in the country.