People can become addicted to drugs despite a handicap or particular physical problem. This often makes people particularly more susceptible to becoming involved in substance abuse, as a result of the varying challenges that may pop up in the individual's life. This is true for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and drug rehab for drug and alcohol abuse problems is sometimes essential. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals will require ASL or other assistance as part of their rehab needs, and there are alcohol and drug rehab facilities available throughout the Portland, Tennessee area which specifically help fill these needs. Skilled treatment counselors who know ASL and can offer other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in many drug treatment centers around Portland, Tennessee and in the country.