Men and women can become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or particular physical challenge. This at times makes individuals even more vulnerable to becoming involved in alcohol or drug addiction, because of the varying challenges that may pop up in the perspon's life. This is true for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and rehab for drug and alcohol abuse disorders is often necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals will require ASL or other support as part of their rehab program, and there are alcohol and drug treatment facilities available throughout the Loch Sheldrake, New York area which cater to these needs. Professional treatment counselors who know ASL and can offer other crucial assistance to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily available in a number of drug and alcohol treatment facilities around Loch Sheldrake, New York and in the country.