Individuals may become addicted to drugs despite a handicap or particular physical problem. This often makes individuals significantly more susceptible to getting involved in substance abuse, due to the varying issues that may be a factor in the individual's life. This is true for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and rehab for alcohol and drug abuse problems is sometimes needed. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals will need ASL or other support as part of their rehab needs, and there are alcohol and drug treatment programs available throughout the Sonoma, California area which cater to these special needs. Professional drug rehab counselors who understand the need for ASL and can supply other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in several drug and alcohol treatment programs around Sonoma and around the nation.