Individuals may become addicted to drugs despite a handicap or particular physical challenge. This often makes individuals even more vulnerable to getting involved in drug or alcohol addiction, due to the various problems that may pop up 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 problems is often needed. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals often need ASL or other support as part of their rehab program, and there are drug and alcohol rehab programs available throughout the Shiprock, NM. area which cater to these special needs. Skilled treatment counselors who know ASL and can offer other essential assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in a number of drug rehabilitation programs around Shiprock, NM. and in the country.