People can become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or particular physical issue. This often makes people even more vulnerable to becoming involved in drug or alcohol addiction, as a result of the varying problems that may be a factor in the perspon's life. This is the case for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and drug rehab for drug and alcohol abuse disorders is often required. Deaf or hearing impaired people often require ASL or other support as part of their rehab program, and there are drug and alcohol rehab programs accessible throughout the Stockdale area which specifically help fill these needs. Expert treatment counselors who know ASL and can provide other essential assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in several drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers around Stockdale and in the country.