Individuals may become addicted to alcohol or drugs no matter their handicap or personal physical challenge. This at times makes people particularly more vulnerable to getting involved in substance abuse, as a result of the various challenges that may be a factor in the individual's life. This is true for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and treatment for substance abuse disorders is sometimes essential. Deaf or hearing impaired people often require ASL or other assistance as part of their treatment needs, and there are drug and alcohol rehab centers accessible throughout the Laughlin area which specifically help fill these needs. Skilled treatment counselors who know ASL and can supply other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in many drug treatment centers around Laughlin and in the country.