Men and women may become addicted to alcohol or drugs no matter their handicap or unique physical challenge. This often makes people even more susceptible to getting involved in drug or alcohol addiction, due to the unique challenges that may pop up in the individual's life. This is often a factor for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for substance abuse issues is sometimes necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired persons often require ASL or other assistance as part of their treatment plan, and there are drug and alcohol rehab facilities accessible throughout the San Diego area which cater to these special needs. Skilled drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can offer other crucial help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in a number of drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs around San Diego and in the country.