People can become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or personal physical issue. This at times makes people even more vulnerable to becoming involved in drug or alcohol addiction, due to the varying problems that this can bring in the individual's life. This is often a factor for individuals in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and rehab for drug and alcohol abuse issues is often needed. Deaf or hearing impaired persons will need ASL or other support as part of their treatment program, and there are alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs accessible throughout the Oakwood area which specifically help fill these special needs. Professional drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can supply other essential assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in many drug rehabilitation facilities around Oakwood and in the country.