Individuals can become addicted to drugs despite a handicap or unique physical problem. This sometimes makes individuals particularly more vulnerable to getting involved in substance abuse, as a result of the unique issues that this can bring in the perspon's life. This is the case for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and rehab for substance abuse issues is often needed. Deaf or hearing impaired people will require ASL or other assistance as part of their rehab plan, and there are drug and alcohol treatment facilities available throughout the Lubec, Maine 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 substance abusers are readily available in several drug and alcohol treatment centers around Lubec, Maine and around the nation.