Individuals may become addicted to drugs despite a handicap or personal physical problem. This often makes people particularly more vulnerable to becoming involved in alcohol or drug addiction, because of the various challenges that may pop up in the perspon's life. This is true for individuals in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for drug and alcohol abuse disorders is sometimes essential. Deaf or hearing impaired people often require ASL or other support as part of their drug rehab program, and there are drug treatment centers available throughout the Fresno area which cater to these special needs. Expert drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can supply other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in several drug and alcohol rehab facilities around Fresno and around the nation.