Drug treatment services for the hearing impaired are accessible in both an outpatient and inpatient basis. People with hearing impairment can be at a higher risk of substance abuse disorders because of their impairment. living with a significant impairment can be a source of distress, discouragement, depression, unhappiness and apathy for both adults and adolescents who could easily turn to drugs or alcohol to deal with these emotions. Hearing impaired treatment services are available in Tullahoma to stop the cycle of addiction for these clients, with ASL and other assistance which includes treatment information and education in writing so that clients aren't inhibited from getting better due to their handicap.
Drug treatment programs that have full time staff to help the hearing impaired are the most ideal programs to select. Some facilities may only have part-time staff to assist and interpret hearing impaired clients, which this means hearing impaired clients may not receive the same treatment as everyone else and will miss out on vital activities they should be involved with every day. There may be video presentations available which use sign language as well, which is also very helpful.
There are organizations and agencies that give hearing impaired people suffering with substance abuse issues with information and resources to find the rehabilitation services they need. One is the Deaf Off Drugs and Alcohol (DODA).
There are 2 Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facilities offering this service in Tullahoma, TN
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