Individuals may become addicted to alcohol or drugs no matter their handicap or particular physical issue. This at times makes individuals particularly more susceptible to becoming involved in alcohol or drug addiction, because of the various challenges that may pop up in the individual's life. This is often a factor for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for drug and alcohol abuse problems is sometimes required. Deaf or hearing impaired persons will need ASL or other help as part of their rehab needs, and there are drug treatment facilities accessible throughout the Richfield area which specifically help fill these needs. Professional treatment counselors who understand the need for ASL and can provide other crucial help to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily available in many drug and alcohol treatment programs around Richfield and in the country.