People can become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or personal physical problem. This often makes individuals even more vulnerable to getting involved in alcohol or drug addiction, as a result of the varying challenges that may be a factor in the individual's life. This is often a factor for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and treatment for drug and alcohol abuse disorders is often essential. Deaf or hearing impaired people often need ASL or other help as part of their treatment needs, and there are drug treatment facilities accessible throughout the Snow Hill, Maryland area which cater to these needs. Skilled treatment counselors who know ASL and can offer other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in several drug treatment programs around Snow Hill, Maryland and in the country.