Individuals may become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or personal physical challenge. This at times makes individuals even more susceptible to becoming involved in alcohol or drug addiction, because of the varying challenges that may be a factor in the individual's life. This is the case for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for alcohol and drug abuse issues is often needed. Deaf or hearing impaired persons will need ASL or other assistance as part of their treatment plan, and there are alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers accessible throughout the Bloomington area which specifically help fill these needs. Professional drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can provide other crucial help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in a number of drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities around Bloomington and in the country.