Individuals may become addicted to alcohol or drugs no matter their handicap or particular physical challenge. This sometimes makes individuals even more susceptible to becoming involved in substance abuse, as a result of the varying challenges that may pop up in the perspon's life. This is the case for individuals in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and rehab for substance abuse problems is sometimes necessary. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals will need ASL or other help as part of their drug rehab plan, and there are drug treatment facilities accessible throughout the Homelake area which specifically help fill these special needs. Expert treatment counselors who know ASL and can offer other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily accessible in a number of drug and alcohol rehab facilities around Homelake and in the country.