People can become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or particular physical challenge. This often makes people significantly more vulnerable to getting involved in substance abuse, because of the varying issues that this can bring in the individual's life. This is the case for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and drug rehab for drug and alcohol abuse issues is often necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired persons will require ASL or other support as part of their treatment program, and there are alcohol and drug rehab centers available throughout the Clarksville area which specifically help fill these needs. Professional treatment counselors who know ASL and can supply other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in many drug and alcohol rehab centers around Clarksville and in the country.