Men and women can become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or personal physical problem. This often makes persons significantly more vulnerable to getting involved in alcohol or drug addiction, due to the various problems that may pop up in the perspon's life. This is true for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and drug rehab for drug and alcohol abuse problems is often required. Deaf or hearing impaired persons will need ASL or other support as part of their drug rehab needs, and there are drug and alcohol treatment facilities accessible throughout the Saranac area which specifically help fill these needs. Professional treatment counselors who understand the need for ASL and can supply other crucial assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in a number of drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs around Saranac and in the country.