Individuals can become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or unique physical problem. This sometimes makes individuals particularly more susceptible to getting involved in substance abuse, due to the unique challenges that this can bring in the individual's life. This is often a factor for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and rehab for substance abuse disorders is often necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired people often need ASL or other support as part of their rehab plan, and there are drug treatment programs available throughout the Perkins, MO. area which specifically help fill these needs. Professional treatment counselors who know ASL and can supply other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in many drug rehabilitation centers around Perkins, MO. and in the country.