Men and women may become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or particular physical challenge. This sometimes makes persons even more vulnerable to becoming involved in alcohol or drug addiction, due to the various challenges that may pop up in the individual's life. This is often a factor for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for substance abuse disorders is often required. Deaf or hearing impaired people will need ASL or other support as part of their rehab needs, and there are drug and alcohol rehab facilities available throughout the Bryn Mawr area which specifically help fill these special needs. Professional treatment counselors who understand the need for ASL and can supply other essential assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in a number of drug and alcohol rehab centers around Bryn Mawr and around the nation.