Men and women may become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or personal physical issue. This at times makes individuals even more vulnerable to becoming involved in drug or alcohol addiction, due to the varying challenges that this can bring in the individual's life. This is often a factor for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and drug rehab for alcohol and drug abuse disorders is sometimes necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals will require ASL or other assistance as part of their drug rehab program, and there are alcohol and drug rehab facilities available throughout the Latrobe area which cater to these special needs. Professional treatment counselors who understand the need for ASL and can provide other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in several drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities around Latrobe and in the United States.