Individuals may become addicted to drugs or alcohol no matter their handicap or personal physical issue. This sometimes makes persons particularly more vulnerable to getting involved in substance abuse, because of the various issues that may pop up in the perspon's life. This is the case for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and treatment for alcohol and drug abuse issues is sometimes needed. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals will require ASL or other support as part of their rehab needs, and there are alcohol and drug rehab centers available throughout the Petersburg area which specifically help fill these special needs. Skilled treatment counselors who understand the need for ASL and can offer other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily accessible in numerous drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities around Petersburg and in the United States.