People can become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or particular physical problem. This at times makes people particularly more susceptible to becoming involved in substance abuse, because of the varying issues that may pop up in the individual's life. This is true for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and treatment for alcohol and drug abuse disorders is often essential. Deaf or hearing impaired persons often require ASL or other assistance as part of their treatment needs, and there are drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities available throughout the Weslaco area which specifically help fill these needs. Expert drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can supply other crucial assistance to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily accessible in a number of drug and alcohol treatment programs around Weslaco and in the country.