Men and women may become addicted to drugs despite a handicap or personal physical issue. This often makes persons even more vulnerable to becoming involved in alcohol or drug addiction, because of the varying challenges that may be a factor in the perspon's life. This is often a factor for individuals in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for alcohol and drug abuse issues is often required. Deaf or hearing impaired persons will require ASL or other support as part of their drug rehab plan, and there are drug rehab centers accessible throughout the New Haven area which cater to these needs. Expert drug rehab counselors who understand the need for ASL and can offer other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in a number of drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs around New Haven and in the United States.