Individuals can become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or personal physical problem. This at times makes people particularly more susceptible to getting involved in substance abuse, as a result of the various challenges that may pop up in the individual's life. This is the case for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for substance abuse disorders is sometimes needed. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals will need ASL or other support as part of their drug rehab program, and there are drug and alcohol rehab programs available throughout the Cotopaxi area which specifically help fill these needs. Skilled drug rehab counselors who understand the need for ASL and can offer other crucial assistance to deaf or hearing impaired addicted individuals are readily accessible in a number of drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs around Cotopaxi and in the country.