Individuals may become addicted to drugs despite a handicap or particular physical challenge. This sometimes makes individuals particularly more vulnerable to becoming involved in drug or alcohol addiction, due to the unique challenges that this can bring in the individual's life. This is true for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and treatment for substance abuse disorders is often essential. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals often need ASL or other help as part of their rehab needs, and there are alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities accessible throughout the Newport area which specifically help fill these special needs. Expert treatment counselors who know ASL and can offer other essential help to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily available in many drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs around Newport and in the country.