People can become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or personal physical issue. This at times makes individuals even more susceptible to becoming involved in substance abuse, due to the various problems that this can bring in the individual's life. This is the case for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and rehab for alcohol and drug abuse disorders is often essential. Deaf or hearing impaired people often require ASL or other help as part of their rehab plan, and there are drug rehabilitation programs accessible throughout the Panacea area which cater to these special needs. Expert treatment counselors who know ASL and can provide other essential help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in many drug and alcohol treatment facilities around Panacea and in the United States.