People can become addicted to drugs no matter their handicap or particular physical issue. This often makes individuals particularly more susceptible to getting involved in alcohol or drug addiction, because of the varying issues that may be a factor in the perspon's life. This is often a factor for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and drug rehab for substance abuse issues is sometimes necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired persons will require ASL or other support as part of their treatment plan, and there are alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities accessible throughout the New Haven area which cater to these special needs. Skilled drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can offer other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in many drug and alcohol rehab programs around New Haven and around the nation.