Individuals may become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or unique physical challenge. This often makes persons significantly more vulnerable to becoming involved in drug or alcohol addiction, as a result of the varying issues that may pop up in the perspon's life. This is often a factor for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and treatment for substance abuse issues is often necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired people will need ASL or other help as part of their treatment plan, and there are drug and alcohol rehab facilities available throughout the Evans area which specifically help fill these needs. Professional drug rehab counselors who understand the need for ASL and can provide other essential help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in numerous drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities around Evans and in the country.