People can become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or personal physical challenge. This often makes individuals even more susceptible to getting involved in alcohol or drug addiction, due to the varying challenges that may pop up in the perspon's life. This is the case for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and treatment for alcohol and drug abuse problems is often required. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals often require ASL or other assistance as part of their drug rehab program, and there are drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs available throughout the Pearcy area which specifically help fill these special needs. Professional treatment counselors who know ASL and can offer other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily accessible in several drug rehabilitation programs around Pearcy and in the United States.