People can become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or personal physical challenge. This often makes persons significantly more susceptible to getting involved in substance abuse, as a result of the varying problems that may be a factor in the perspon's life. This is true for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for drug and alcohol abuse disorders is often required. Deaf or hearing impaired persons often require ASL or other support as part of their rehab program, and there are alcohol and drug rehab centers available throughout the Maidens area which specifically help fill these needs. Professional treatment counselors who know ASL and can provide other essential help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in a number of drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers around Maidens and in the country.