Individuals may become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or unique physical challenge. This at times makes individuals particularly more susceptible to becoming involved in alcohol or drug addiction, because of the various challenges that may pop up in the perspon's life. This is often a factor for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for drug and alcohol abuse problems is sometimes necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired persons will need ASL or other support as part of their rehab program, and there are drug and alcohol treatment programs available throughout the Farmington, CA. area which specifically help fill these special needs. Professional treatment counselors who know ASL and can offer other essential help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in many drug treatment facilities around Farmington, CA. and in the United States.