Individuals can become addicted to drugs no matter their handicap or particular physical problem. This sometimes makes people significantly more susceptible to getting involved in drug or alcohol addiction, due to the various challenges that may pop up in the individual's life. This is true for individuals in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and rehab for substance abuse disorders is often required. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals often need ASL or other assistance as part of their treatment plan, and there are alcohol and drug rehab facilities available throughout the West Portsmouth, Ohio area which specifically help fill these needs. Skilled treatment counselors who know ASL and can offer other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in a number of drug rehabilitation facilities around West Portsmouth, Ohio and in the country.