Individuals can become addicted to alcohol or drugs no matter their handicap or particular physical problem. This at times makes persons even more susceptible to getting involved in drug or alcohol addiction, due to the varying problems that may be a factor in the individual's life. This is the case for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and drug rehab for substance abuse disorders is sometimes required. Deaf or hearing impaired people often need ASL or other assistance as part of their drug rehab program, and there are drug and alcohol rehab facilities available throughout the Chateaugay, New York area which specifically help fill these needs. Professional treatment counselors who know ASL and can provide other crucial assistance to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily accessible in many drug treatment centers around Chateaugay, New York and in the United States.