Individuals can become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or personal physical issue. This at times makes people even more vulnerable to getting involved in drug or alcohol addiction, as a result of the various problems that may pop up in the individual's life. This is often a factor for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and rehab for substance abuse issues is sometimes needed. Deaf or hearing impaired persons often need ASL or other support as part of their treatment plan, and there are alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities available throughout the Iliamna area which specifically help fill these special needs. Professional drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can supply other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily accessible in many drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs around Iliamna and around the nation.