Individuals can become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or personal physical problem. This at times makes persons significantly more susceptible to getting involved in drug or alcohol addiction, because of the various challenges that may be a factor in the perspon's life. This is often a factor for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and rehab for substance abuse issues is sometimes necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired persons often need ASL or other assistance as part of their rehab needs, and there are alcohol and drug rehab facilities accessible throughout the New Ulm area which specifically help fill these needs. Skilled treatment counselors who know ASL and can provide other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily accessible in a number of drug and alcohol rehab facilities around New Ulm and around the nation.