Men and women can become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or unique physical challenge. This often makes individuals particularly more susceptible to becoming involved in drug or alcohol addiction, because of the unique challenges that may be a factor in the individual's life. This is often a factor for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and drug rehab for substance abuse issues is sometimes necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired persons often require ASL or other assistance as part of their rehab needs, and there are drug rehabilitation facilities accessible throughout the Ivanhoe area which cater to these special needs. Professional treatment counselors who understand the need for ASL and can offer other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily accessible in many drug and alcohol treatment facilities around Ivanhoe and in the United States.