Individuals may become addicted to drugs no matter their handicap or unique physical issue. This at times makes individuals significantly more susceptible to becoming involved in drug or alcohol addiction, as a result 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 rehab for drug and alcohol abuse issues is sometimes needed. Deaf or hearing impaired people will require ASL or other help as part of their treatment needs, and there are alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs available throughout the Girdwood area which specifically help fill these special needs. Skilled treatment counselors who know ASL and can provide other essential help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in a number of drug rehab programs around Girdwood and in the country.