Men and women can become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or personal physical problem. This often makes individuals particularly more susceptible to becoming involved in drug or alcohol addiction, due to the various problems that may be a factor in the perspon's life. This is true for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and drug rehab for alcohol and drug abuse issues is often required. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals often need ASL or other support as part of their drug rehab needs, and there are alcohol and drug treatment programs accessible throughout the Long Beach area which specifically help fill these needs. Professional drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can supply other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in a number of drug treatment facilities around Long Beach, California and in the country.