People can become addicted to drugs despite a handicap or personal physical issue. This sometimes makes individuals particularly more vulnerable to becoming involved in alcohol or drug addiction, as a result of the unique problems that this can bring in the perspon's life. This is the case for individuals in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and treatment for drug and alcohol abuse issues is sometimes required. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals often require ASL or other help as part of their drug rehab needs, and there are drug rehabilitation facilities available throughout the Holyoke area which specifically help fill these needs. Professional drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can provide other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily available in numerous drug rehabilitation programs around Holyoke and in the country.