Individuals may become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or unique physical issue. This at times makes persons particularly more susceptible to getting involved in drug or alcohol addiction, because of the unique challenges that may pop up in the perspon's life. This is true for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and drug rehab for substance abuse problems is often required. Deaf or hearing impaired people often need ASL or other assistance as part of their rehab plan, and there are drug and alcohol treatment programs accessible throughout the Washington, Georgia area which specifically help fill these special needs. Professional treatment counselors who understand the need for ASL and can provide other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in several drug and alcohol treatment programs around Washington, Georgia and in the United States.