People may become addicted to drugs or alcohol no matter their handicap or personal physical issue. This at times makes people particularly more vulnerable to becoming involved in alcohol or drug addiction, because of the varying issues that may pop up in the perspon's life. This is often a factor for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and drug rehab for substance abuse disorders is sometimes necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired persons often require ASL or other support as part of their treatment plan, and there are drug treatment facilities available throughout the Lopez area which cater to these special needs. Skilled treatment counselors who know ASL and can offer other essential assistance to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily accessible in several drug treatment programs around Lopez and in the country.