People can become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or unique physical challenge. This often makes individuals particularly more vulnerable to becoming involved in drug or alcohol addiction, as a result of the varying challenges that may pop up in the perspon's life. This is true for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and treatment for substance abuse disorders is often needed. Deaf or hearing impaired persons will need ASL or other support as part of their drug rehab program, and there are drug treatment programs accessible throughout the Ethel, WV. area which cater to these special needs. Expert treatment counselors who know ASL and can provide other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in several drug rehab programs around Ethel, WV. and in the United States.