People may become addicted to drugs or alcohol no matter their handicap or particular physical challenge. This often makes people particularly more vulnerable to becoming involved in alcohol or drug addiction, due to the unique problems that may be a factor in the perspon's life. This is the case for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and drug rehab for substance abuse disorders is sometimes necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired people often require ASL or other assistance as part of their rehab program, and there are alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers accessible throughout the Ellijay area which specifically help fill these special needs. Expert treatment counselors who know ASL and can offer other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in several drug rehabilitation centers around Ellijay and around the nation.