Individuals may become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or personal physical issue. This often makes individuals particularly more susceptible to becoming involved in alcohol or drug addiction, due to the varying challenges that may be a factor in the individual's life. This is often a factor for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for alcohol and drug abuse disorders is often essential. Deaf or hearing impaired persons will require ASL or other support as part of their drug rehab needs, and there are drug and alcohol rehab facilities available throughout the Notus area which cater to these needs. Expert treatment counselors who know ASL and can supply other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily accessible in a number of drug rehabilitation facilities around Notus and around the nation.