Individuals can become addicted to drugs despite a handicap or personal physical issue. This sometimes makes individuals significantly more susceptible to becoming involved in alcohol or drug addiction, because of the various problems that may be a factor in the perspon's life. This is true for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for drug and alcohol abuse issues is sometimes required. Deaf or hearing impaired persons will need ASL or other help as part of their rehab needs, and there are alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs accessible throughout the Takoma Park area which cater to these needs. Skilled treatment counselors who know ASL and can offer other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in a number of drug rehab centers around Takoma Park and in the United States.