People may become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or personal physical problem. This at times makes people significantly more vulnerable to becoming involved in alcohol or drug addiction, due to the varying challenges that this can bring in the individual's life. This is true for individuals in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and treatment for substance abuse problems is often necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals will need ASL or other assistance as part of their drug rehab needs, and there are alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs accessible throughout the Montevideo area which cater to these needs. Expert treatment counselors who know ASL and can provide other crucial help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in many drug treatment centers around Montevideo and in the country.