People can become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or particular physical problem. This sometimes makes persons significantly more susceptible to becoming involved in substance abuse, because of the unique challenges that this can bring in the perspon's life. This is true for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for substance abuse problems is sometimes needed. Deaf or hearing impaired persons will require ASL or other help as part of their treatment needs, and there are drug treatment facilities accessible throughout the Weldon, California area which cater to these special needs. Professional treatment counselors who know ASL and can provide other crucial assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in a number of drug treatment programs around Weldon and in the country.