Individuals can become addicted to drugs no matter their handicap or particular physical problem. This sometimes makes persons particularly more susceptible to getting involved in alcohol or drug addiction, due to the various problems that this can bring in the individual's life. This is the case for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for drug and alcohol abuse problems is often required. Deaf or hearing impaired people will require ASL or other help as part of their treatment plan, and there are alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs accessible throughout the Waxahachie area which specifically help fill these needs. Expert drug rehab counselors who understand the need for ASL and can supply other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in several drug and alcohol treatment facilities around Waxahachie and in the country.