Individuals can become addicted to alcohol or drugs no matter their handicap or unique physical problem. This often makes individuals even more vulnerable to getting involved in drug or alcohol addiction, due to the various problems that this can bring in the perspon's life. This is often a factor for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for substance abuse problems is often necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired persons will need ASL or other assistance as part of their drug rehab program, and there are drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs accessible throughout the Sundown area which cater to these needs. Professional drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can provide other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily available in a number of drug and alcohol treatment programs around Sundown and in the United States.