Individuals can become addicted to drugs or alcohol despite a handicap or unique physical challenge. This at times makes persons even more susceptible to becoming involved in substance abuse, due to the varying challenges that this can bring in the individual's life. This is true for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and rehab for drug and alcohol abuse disorders is often essential. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals often require ASL or other support as part of their treatment program, and there are drug rehabilitation facilities available throughout the Oakland, California area which cater to these needs. Professional treatment counselors who know ASL and can provide other crucial help to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily available in several drug rehab programs around Oakland and in the country.