People can become addicted to drugs despite a handicap or unique physical challenge. This often makes people even more susceptible to becoming involved in drug or alcohol addiction, due to the unique issues that may pop up in the individual's life. This is the case for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and drug rehab for drug and alcohol abuse disorders is sometimes necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired people will need ASL or other support as part of their rehab needs, and there are drug treatment facilities available throughout the Whittier area which specifically help fill these needs. Professional treatment counselors who know ASL and can provide other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in several drug treatment facilities around Whittier and in the country.