Men and women may become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or personal physical challenge. This often makes persons particularly more susceptible to getting involved in drug or alcohol addiction, due to the various challenges that this can bring in the perspon's life. This is true for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and treatment for substance abuse problems is often essential. Deaf or hearing impaired persons will require ASL or other assistance as part of their rehab needs, and there are alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers available throughout the Vernon, MI. area which specifically help fill these special needs. Skilled treatment counselors who understand the need for ASL and can supply other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in a number of drug treatment programs around Vernon, MI. and in the United States.