Men and women can become addicted to alcohol or drugs no matter their handicap or personal physical issue. This often makes persons particularly more vulnerable to becoming involved in drug or alcohol addiction, due to the various issues that may pop up in the perspon's life. This is the case for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for drug and alcohol abuse disorders is sometimes required. Deaf or hearing impaired persons often require ASL or other assistance as part of their treatment needs, and there are drug rehabilitation facilities accessible throughout the Grand Rapids area which specifically help fill these special needs. Skilled drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can provide other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily accessible in a number of drug and alcohol rehab centers around Grand Rapids and around the nation.