Men and women can become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or particular physical issue. This sometimes makes persons significantly more vulnerable to getting involved in alcohol or drug addiction, because of the various issues that may be a factor in the perspon's life. This is the case for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for alcohol and drug abuse disorders is sometimes essential. Deaf or hearing impaired persons will need ASL or other help as part of their treatment needs, and there are drug and alcohol treatment programs available throughout the Pilger area which specifically help fill these special needs. Professional drug rehab counselors who understand the need for ASL and can offer other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in numerous drug and alcohol treatment facilities around Pilger and in the United States.