Men and women can become addicted to drugs despite a handicap or personal physical problem. This often makes individuals significantly more vulnerable to becoming involved in alcohol or drug addiction, due to the various challenges that this can bring in the perspon's life. This is often a factor for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for alcohol and drug abuse problems is sometimes needed. Deaf or hearing impaired persons often require ASL or other assistance as part of their rehab plan, and there are alcohol and drug treatment facilities available throughout the Barker area which specifically help fill these needs. Professional drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can provide other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily accessible in a number of drug rehabilitation programs around Barker and around the nation.