Men and women may become addicted to drugs no matter their handicap or particular physical problem. This often makes people even more vulnerable to getting involved in substance abuse, due to the varying problems that may pop up in the perspon's life. This is true for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and rehab for substance abuse issues is sometimes necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals will require ASL or other assistance as part of their drug rehab program, and there are alcohol and drug treatment facilities accessible throughout the Sunnyvale area which specifically help fill these special needs. Skilled drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can offer other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in numerous drug and alcohol treatment centers around Sunnyvale and in the country.