People can become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or unique physical issue. This often makes persons even more vulnerable to becoming involved in drug or alcohol addiction, due to the varying challenges that may pop up in the perspon's life. This is the case for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and rehab for substance abuse problems is often essential. Deaf or hearing impaired people often need ASL or other assistance as part of their rehab program, and there are alcohol and drug treatment centers available throughout the Shippensburg area which specifically help fill these needs. Skilled drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can provide other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in several drug treatment centers around Shippensburg and around the nation.