People may become addicted to drugs despite a handicap or personal physical problem. This often makes persons significantly more vulnerable to becoming involved in alcohol or drug addiction, as a result of the various problems that may pop up in the perspon's life. This is often a factor for individuals in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and drug rehab for substance abuse problems is often necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired persons often need ASL or other help as part of their rehab needs, and there are drug and alcohol rehab facilities available throughout the Watkins area which cater to these needs. Professional treatment counselors who know ASL and can provide other crucial help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in many drug rehabilitation programs around Watkins and around the nation.