Men and women may become addicted to drugs despite a handicap or unique physical challenge. This often makes persons particularly more vulnerable to getting involved in drug or alcohol addiction, because of the varying challenges that may be a factor in the individual's life. This is often a factor for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for substance abuse disorders is often necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals often need ASL or other support as part of their drug rehab needs, and there are alcohol and drug treatment centers available throughout the Mount Hope, Alabama area which specifically help fill these special needs. Skilled treatment counselors who understand the need for ASL and can provide other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in many drug rehabilitation facilities around Mount Hope, Alabama and around the nation.