Men and women can become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or unique physical challenge. This at times makes persons 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 individuals in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for drug and alcohol abuse problems is often required. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals will require ASL or other support as part of their treatment plan, and there are alcohol and drug treatment centers accessible throughout the Moody area which specifically help fill these special needs. Professional drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can offer other essential assistance to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily available in several drug and alcohol treatment centers around Moody and in the country.