Individuals can become addicted to drugs no matter their handicap or personal physical challenge. This often makes people even more vulnerable to getting involved in drug or alcohol addiction, due to the various problems that may pop up in the individual's life. This is true for individuals in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and treatment for drug and alcohol abuse issues is sometimes needed. Deaf or hearing impaired persons will require ASL or other assistance as part of their treatment plan, and there are drug rehabilitation facilities available throughout the Mesquite area which cater to these special needs. Expert drug rehab counselors who understand the need for ASL and can provide other essential assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in several drug and alcohol treatment facilities around Mesquite and in the country.