Men and women can become addicted to alcohol or drugs no matter their handicap or personal physical problem. This sometimes makes persons even more susceptible to becoming involved in substance abuse, due to the various issues that this can bring in the individual's life. This is the case for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for alcohol and drug abuse problems is often required. Deaf or hearing impaired persons often require ASL or other support as part of their treatment program, and there are alcohol and drug treatment programs accessible throughout the Mescalero area which cater to these special needs. Expert treatment counselors who know ASL and can provide other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily available in a number of drug treatment programs around Mescalero and in the country.