Individuals can become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or particular physical challenge. This at times makes people even more susceptible to getting involved in alcohol or drug addiction, due to the various problems that may pop up in the perspon's life. This is the case for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and rehab for substance abuse disorders is sometimes essential. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals will require ASL or other help as part of their rehab program, and there are drug and alcohol treatment programs accessible throughout the Nicolaus area which specifically help fill these needs. Professional treatment counselors who know ASL and can provide other essential assistance to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily accessible in many drug treatment centers around Nicolaus and in the country.