Individuals may become addicted to drugs despite a handicap or personal physical challenge. This at times makes persons even more susceptible to getting involved in substance abuse, due to the various challenges that this can bring in the perspon's life. This is often a factor for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and treatment for drug and alcohol abuse problems is often required. Deaf or hearing impaired persons will require ASL or other support as part of their treatment program, and there are drug and alcohol treatment programs accessible throughout the Eek area which cater to these special needs. Expert treatment counselors who know ASL and can supply other essential assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in numerous drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities around Eek and in the United States.