Men and women can become addicted to drugs or alcohol no matter their handicap or particular physical challenge. This sometimes makes people significantly more vulnerable to becoming involved in substance abuse, because of the varying problems that this can bring in the individual's life. This is the case for individuals in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and drug rehab for drug and alcohol abuse problems is sometimes required. Deaf or hearing impaired people often need ASL or other help as part of their rehab plan, and there are drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities available throughout the Wevertown, New York area which cater to these special needs. Professional treatment counselors who know ASL and can offer other essential help to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily accessible in many drug rehabilitation programs around Wevertown, New York and in the United States.