Individuals may become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or personal physical challenge. This often makes people even more susceptible to becoming involved in drug or alcohol addiction, as a result of the unique 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 rehab for drug and alcohol abuse disorders is sometimes necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired people will require ASL or other assistance as part of their drug rehab needs, and there are alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities available throughout the Rumford area which specifically help fill these needs. Skilled treatment counselors who know ASL and can supply other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in numerous drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs around Rumford and around the nation.