People can become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or unique physical issue. This at times makes people particularly more susceptible to getting involved in drug or alcohol addiction, due to the varying challenges that this can bring in the perspon's life. This is true for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for alcohol and drug abuse issues is often required. Deaf or hearing impaired people often require ASL or other assistance as part of their treatment plan, and there are drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities accessible throughout the Otsego area which specifically help fill these needs. Expert drug rehab counselors who understand the need for ASL and can provide other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in a number of drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities around Otsego and in the United States.