Individuals may become addicted to drugs or alcohol no matter their handicap or unique physical challenge. This often makes persons significantly more vulnerable to becoming involved in substance abuse, due to the various issues that may be a factor in the perspon's life. This is often a factor for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and treatment for substance abuse problems is often necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals often need ASL or other help as part of their drug rehab plan, and there are drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities available throughout the Iowa Falls, Iowa area which specifically help fill these needs. Professional treatment counselors who know ASL and can supply other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in many drug treatment programs around Iowa Falls, Iowa and in the country.