Men and women can become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or unique physical problem. This at times makes individuals even more susceptible to becoming involved in substance abuse, because of the various challenges that may be a factor in the individual's life. This is the case for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and rehab for substance abuse disorders is often necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals will require ASL or other help as part of their rehab plan, and there are drug and alcohol rehab facilities accessible throughout the Wabash area which specifically help fill these special needs. Skilled drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can offer other crucial assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in many drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities around Wabash and in the country.