Individuals may become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or personal physical problem. This often makes individuals even more vulnerable to getting involved in drug or alcohol addiction, due to the unique challenges that this can bring in the individual's life. This is the case for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and treatment for alcohol and drug abuse issues is often necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired persons will require ASL or other assistance as part of their treatment plan, and there are drug and alcohol treatment facilities available throughout the Dos Rios area which specifically help fill these special needs. Skilled treatment counselors who know ASL and can supply other essential assistance to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily available in a number of drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities around Dos Rios and in the country.