Individuals may become addicted to drugs despite a handicap or personal physical challenge. This at times makes individuals significantly more susceptible to becoming involved in substance abuse, due to the unique 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 often required. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals will need ASL or other assistance as part of their treatment program, and there are alcohol and drug rehab facilities accessible throughout the Desoto area which specifically help fill these special needs. Professional drug rehab counselors who understand the need for ASL and can offer other essential help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in a number of drug and alcohol rehab centers around Desoto and in the country.