Individuals may become addicted to drugs despite a handicap or personal physical problem. This sometimes makes persons even more vulnerable to getting involved in substance abuse, because of the unique challenges that this can bring in the individual's life. This is the case for individuals in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and treatment for substance abuse issues is sometimes needed. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals will need ASL or other help as part of their treatment needs, and there are alcohol and drug treatment centers available throughout the Stuyvesant, New York area which cater to these special needs. Professional drug rehab counselors who understand the need for ASL and can supply other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily available in a number of drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs around Stuyvesant, New York and in the country.