Individuals can become addicted to drugs despite a handicap or unique physical issue. This at times makes individuals significantly more susceptible to becoming involved in alcohol or drug addiction, due to the unique problems that may be a factor in the individual's life. This is true for individuals in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and drug rehab for substance abuse issues is often necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired people often require ASL or other support as part of their drug rehab program, and there are drug and alcohol rehab programs accessible throughout the Girard area which specifically help fill these special needs. Skilled treatment counselors who know ASL and can provide other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in a number of drug and alcohol treatment centers around Girard and in the United States.