People can become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or unique physical problem. This at times makes individuals significantly more vulnerable to becoming involved in alcohol or drug addiction, because of the varying challenges that this can bring in the perspon's life. This is true for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and rehab for substance abuse disorders is often required. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals often require ASL or other assistance as part of their drug rehab plan, and there are drug treatment programs available throughout the Kinderhook, New York area which cater to these needs. Professional treatment counselors who know ASL and can provide other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in a number of drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities around Kinderhook, New York and in the United States.