Men and women can become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or particular physical problem. This often makes persons particularly more vulnerable to becoming involved in substance abuse, due to the varying problems that this can bring in the perspon's life. This is the case for individuals in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for substance abuse issues is sometimes essential. Deaf or hearing impaired persons often require ASL or other support as part of their rehab needs, and there are drug treatment programs accessible throughout the Teutopolis area which specifically help fill these special needs. Expert treatment counselors who know ASL and can offer other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily accessible in a number of drug rehab programs around Teutopolis and in the country.