Men and women can become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or particular physical issue. This often makes people significantly more susceptible to becoming involved in substance abuse, because of the varying challenges that may pop up in the perspon's life. This is the case for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and drug rehab for alcohol and drug abuse issues is sometimes required. Deaf or hearing impaired people will need ASL or other assistance as part of their treatment needs, and there are drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs accessible throughout the Portola area which cater to these needs. Professional treatment counselors who know ASL and can provide other essential assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in several drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities around Portola and in the United States.