People can become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or personal physical issue. This sometimes makes people even more vulnerable to becoming involved in substance abuse, due to the unique issues that this can bring in the individual's life. This is often a factor for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and treatment for drug and alcohol abuse issues is sometimes necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals often require ASL or other support as part of their drug rehab program, and there are alcohol and drug treatment centers accessible throughout the Hankinson, North Dakota area which specifically help fill these needs. Skilled treatment counselors who understand the need for ASL and can provide other essential assistance to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily available in a number of drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities around Hankinson, North Dakota and in the country.