Men and women may become addicted to alcohol or drugs no matter their handicap or particular physical problem. This often makes people significantly more vulnerable to getting involved in substance abuse, due to the varying challenges that may pop up 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 problems is often needed. Deaf or hearing impaired persons often need ASL or other support as part of their rehab program, and there are alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs available throughout the Shannon area which cater to these special needs. Professional drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can offer other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily accessible in a number of drug and alcohol rehab programs around Shannon and in the country.