People can become addicted to drugs despite a handicap or unique physical challenge. This sometimes makes individuals particularly more vulnerable to becoming involved in drug or alcohol addiction, as a result of the various problems that this can bring in the individual's life. This is true for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and rehab for drug and alcohol abuse issues is often required. Deaf or hearing impaired people will require ASL or other assistance as part of their rehab plan, and there are drug and alcohol treatment programs available throughout the Gerber, California area which cater to these special needs. Skilled drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can provide other essential help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in many drug rehabilitation programs around Gerber and in the United States.