Individuals can become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or unique physical challenge. This at times makes people significantly more vulnerable to becoming involved in substance abuse, due to the varying issues that may pop up in the perspon's life. This is the case for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and treatment for drug and alcohol abuse disorders is sometimes required. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals will need ASL or other help as part of their rehab program, and there are alcohol and drug treatment programs available throughout the North Bangor area which specifically help fill these needs. Professional treatment counselors who understand the need for ASL and can offer other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily available in several drug and alcohol treatment centers around North Bangor and in the United States.