Individuals can become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or unique physical challenge. This sometimes makes people particularly more vulnerable to getting involved in substance abuse, as a result of the unique challenges that this can bring in the individual's life. This is the case for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and drug rehab for substance abuse problems is sometimes needed. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals often need ASL or other assistance as part of their drug rehab program, and there are alcohol and drug treatment programs available throughout the Hawthorne area which cater to these needs. Professional drug rehab counselors who understand the need for ASL and can offer other crucial help to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily available in many drug rehab programs around Hawthorne and around the nation.