People can become addicted to alcohol or drugs no matter their handicap or unique physical issue. This often makes people significantly more susceptible to becoming involved in substance abuse, because of the varying challenges that this can bring in the individual's life. This is the case for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and treatment for substance abuse problems is often necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired people will need ASL or other support as part of their drug rehab plan, and there are drug and alcohol treatment facilities available throughout the Smithville area which specifically help fill these special needs. Professional drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can provide other essential assistance to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily available in a number of drug rehabilitation programs around Smithville and around the nation.