Men and women may become addicted to drugs or alcohol no matter their handicap or personal physical issue. This often makes persons particularly more susceptible to getting involved in substance abuse, due to the varying issues that may be a factor in the individual's life. This is the case for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and rehab for drug and alcohol abuse problems is often needed. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals will need ASL or other help as part of their drug rehab needs, and there are drug rehab facilities accessible throughout the Hope area which cater to these special needs. Skilled treatment counselors who understand the need for ASL and can provide other essential assistance to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily accessible in a number of drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs around Hope and around the nation.