Men and women may become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or unique physical problem. This often makes persons particularly more vulnerable to becoming involved in drug or alcohol addiction, as a result of the unique challenges that may pop up in the perspon's life. This is often a factor for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and treatment for substance abuse problems is sometimes necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired people will require ASL or other assistance as part of their drug rehab plan, and there are alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities accessible throughout the Moosic area which specifically help fill these needs. Skilled treatment counselors who understand the need for ASL and can provide other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in several drug and alcohol treatment facilities around Moosic and in the United States.