People may become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or particular physical challenge. This often makes individuals significantly more vulnerable to getting involved in drug or alcohol addiction, as a result of the unique challenges that may pop up in the individual's life. This is often a factor for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and drug rehab for substance abuse issues is often required. Deaf or hearing impaired people will need ASL or other help as part of their rehab program, and there are drug and alcohol treatment centers available throughout the Haledon area which specifically help fill these special needs. Professional drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can supply other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily available in several drug and alcohol treatment programs around Haledon and in the country.