Individuals can become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or particular physical problem. This sometimes makes persons even more vulnerable to becoming involved in substance abuse, because of the varying challenges that may pop up in the individual's life. This is the case for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for drug and alcohol abuse issues is sometimes needed. Deaf or hearing impaired people often require ASL or other support as part of their treatment needs, and there are drug and alcohol treatment facilities accessible throughout the Loogootee area which cater to these needs. Expert drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can supply other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily accessible in a number of drug rehabilitation facilities around Loogootee and in the United States.