Individuals may become addicted to alcohol or drugs no matter their handicap or personal physical challenge. This often makes individuals significantly more vulnerable to becoming involved in substance abuse, because of the varying problems that may pop up in the perspon's life. This is the case for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and rehab for alcohol and drug abuse problems is often required. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals often need ASL or other assistance as part of their drug rehab needs, and there are alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs accessible throughout the Branchland area which cater to these needs. Skilled drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can offer other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in many drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs around Branchland and around the nation.