Men and women can become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or unique physical problem. This sometimes makes individuals even more vulnerable to getting involved in alcohol or drug addiction, as a result of the varying issues that may pop up in the perspon's life. This is true for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and rehab for substance abuse problems is often necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals often need ASL or other help as part of their treatment needs, and there are drug and alcohol rehab facilities available throughout the Schuyler Falls, New York area which specifically help fill these needs. Skilled treatment counselors who understand the need for ASL and can offer other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in several drug and alcohol rehab facilities around Schuyler Falls, New York and in the United States.