Men and women can become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or particular physical issue. This often makes individuals particularly more susceptible to getting involved in alcohol or drug addiction, due to the unique issues that this can bring in the perspon's life. This is often a factor for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for substance abuse disorders is sometimes needed. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals often need ASL or other help as part of their drug rehab needs, and there are alcohol and drug treatment facilities available throughout the Thorp, Washington area which specifically help fill these special needs. Professional drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can provide other essential help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in a number of drug and alcohol treatment programs around Thorp, Washington and in the country.