Individuals may become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or unique physical challenge. This at times makes people significantly more vulnerable to getting involved in substance abuse, because of the varying problems that may be a factor in the perspon's life. This is the case for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and rehab for alcohol and drug abuse disorders is sometimes essential. Deaf or hearing impaired persons will require ASL or other help as part of their drug rehab needs, and there are drug rehab centers accessible throughout the Mission area which cater to these needs. Professional drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can supply other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily available in a number of drug and alcohol rehab facilities around Mission and in the United States.