Individuals can become addicted to alcohol or drugs no matter their handicap or personal physical challenge. This often makes individuals particularly more susceptible to becoming involved in drug or alcohol addiction, as a result of the varying issues that may be a factor in the individual's life. This is the case for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and drug rehab for substance abuse disorders is often needed. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals will need ASL or other assistance as part of their rehab program, and there are drug and alcohol rehab programs available throughout the Mechanicsville area which cater to these needs. Skilled drug rehab counselors who understand the need for ASL and can provide other essential assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in numerous drug and alcohol treatment programs around Mechanicsville and in the United States.