Individuals may become addicted to alcohol or drugs no matter their handicap or particular physical issue. This at times makes people significantly more vulnerable to getting involved in substance abuse, because of the varying problems that this can bring in the individual's life. This is often a factor for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and drug rehab for drug and alcohol abuse disorders is sometimes needed. Deaf or hearing impaired people will need ASL or other help as part of their drug rehab plan, and there are drug and alcohol rehab facilities accessible throughout the Gratis area which specifically help fill these special needs. Professional drug rehab counselors who understand the need for ASL and can supply other essential assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in several drug treatment programs around Gratis and in the country.