Individuals can become addicted to drugs no matter their handicap or personal physical challenge. This often makes individuals particularly more vulnerable to becoming involved in alcohol or drug addiction, as a result of the various issues that may be a factor in the individual's life. This is true for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for alcohol and drug abuse disorders is often essential. Deaf or hearing impaired persons will need ASL or other assistance as part of their treatment program, and there are drug and alcohol treatment programs available throughout the Point area which specifically help fill these needs. Professional treatment counselors who know ASL and can supply other essential assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in many drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers around Point and in the country.