People can become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or unique physical challenge. This often makes people significantly more vulnerable to getting involved in alcohol or drug addiction, as a result of the varying problems that may pop up in the perspon's life. This is often a factor for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and drug rehab for drug and alcohol abuse problems is sometimes essential. Deaf or hearing impaired persons often need ASL or other assistance as part of their drug rehab needs, and there are drug and alcohol rehab centers available throughout the Lena area which specifically help fill these needs. Skilled treatment counselors who understand the need for ASL and can supply other essential assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in many drug and alcohol rehab centers around Lena and in the United States.