Individuals may become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or personal physical challenge. This often makes people even more susceptible to getting involved in substance abuse, because of the varying issues that this can bring in the individual's life. This is true for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and drug rehab for substance abuse issues is sometimes necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired people will need ASL or other support as part of their treatment needs, and there are drug rehab programs available throughout the Blum area which specifically help fill these needs. Professional drug rehab counselors who understand the need for ASL and can supply other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily accessible in a number of drug treatment centers around Blum and around the nation.