People may become addicted to alcohol or drugs no matter their handicap or particular physical problem. This often makes persons particularly more susceptible to becoming involved in drug or alcohol addiction, because of the unique problems that may be a factor in the individual's life. This is often a factor for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and drug rehab for drug and alcohol abuse problems is sometimes necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals will require ASL or other help as part of their drug rehab plan, and there are drug and alcohol treatment programs available throughout the Otsego area which cater to these special needs. Skilled treatment counselors who know ASL and can provide other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in a number of drug and alcohol treatment facilities around Otsego and in the United States.