Men and women can become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or unique physical challenge. This often makes persons even more vulnerable to becoming involved in drug or alcohol addiction, as a result of the unique issues that this can bring in the perspon's life. This is true for individuals in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for alcohol and drug abuse disorders is sometimes required. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals will need ASL or other help as part of their rehab program, and there are drug and alcohol rehab facilities available throughout the River Pines area which specifically help fill these special needs. Skilled treatment counselors who understand the need for ASL and can supply other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in a number of drug treatment programs around River Pines and in the United States.