Men and women can become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or unique physical issue. This at times makes persons even more vulnerable to getting involved in drug or alcohol addiction, due to the various issues that may pop up in the individual's life. This is true for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and rehab for drug and alcohol abuse disorders is often essential. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals will need ASL or other assistance as part of their treatment plan, and there are alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities available throughout the Noxen area which specifically help fill these special needs. Skilled treatment counselors who know ASL and can provide other crucial help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in many drug and alcohol treatment centers around Noxen and in the country.