People can become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or unique physical problem. This at times makes individuals even more vulnerable to getting involved in alcohol or drug addiction, due to the unique challenges that may be a factor in the perspon's life. This is the case for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and drug rehab for drug and alcohol abuse problems is often required. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals will need ASL or other help as part of their drug rehab program, and there are drug rehabilitation programs accessible throughout the West Reading area which specifically help fill these special needs. Skilled treatment counselors who know ASL and can offer other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in many drug rehab centers around West Reading and in the country.