People can become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or personal physical challenge. This sometimes makes persons particularly more vulnerable to getting involved in substance abuse, due to the varying issues that may be a factor in the individual's life. This is true for individuals in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and treatment for substance abuse disorders is sometimes needed. Deaf or hearing impaired people will require ASL or other support as part of their drug rehab program, and there are drug rehab facilities available throughout the Irvington area which specifically help fill these special needs. Professional drug rehab counselors who understand the need for ASL and can offer other essential help to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily available in several drug treatment programs around Irvington and around the nation.