Individuals can become addicted to drugs despite a handicap or unique physical challenge. This sometimes makes persons even more vulnerable to becoming involved in substance abuse, as a result of the varying problems that this can bring in the individual's life. This is the case for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for alcohol and drug abuse disorders is sometimes needed. Deaf or hearing impaired people often need ASL or other help as part of their treatment needs, and there are drug and alcohol treatment programs available throughout the Big Bear Lake area which cater to these needs. Professional drug rehab counselors who understand the need for ASL and can provide other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in a number of drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs around Big Bear Lake, CA. and around the nation.