People can become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or personal physical challenge. This often makes people particularly more vulnerable to becoming involved in drug or alcohol addiction, because of the varying problems that may pop up in the perspon's life. This is true for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and rehab for alcohol and drug abuse issues is often necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired persons often need ASL or other assistance as part of their treatment needs, and there are drug and alcohol rehab centers accessible throughout the Valley Center area which specifically help fill these special needs. Professional treatment counselors who know ASL and can offer other essential help to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily accessible in many drug rehab programs around Valley Center and in the country.