Men and women can become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or unique physical challenge. This sometimes makes persons particularly more susceptible to getting involved in drug or alcohol addiction, as a result of the unique problems that may pop up in the perspon'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 issues is often necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired people often require ASL or other assistance as part of their rehab plan, and there are drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities accessible throughout the Shelby area which cater to these needs. Professional drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can offer other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in many drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers around Shelby and in the United States.