People may become addicted to drugs despite a handicap or personal physical issue. This at times makes people particularly more vulnerable to getting involved in alcohol or drug addiction, due to the unique problems that may be a factor in the individual's life. This is the case for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and rehab for drug and alcohol abuse problems is sometimes essential. Deaf or hearing impaired persons will require ASL or other help as part of their drug rehab needs, and there are drug and alcohol rehab facilities accessible throughout the Palm Desert area which specifically help fill these special needs. Skilled drug rehab counselors who understand the need for ASL and can offer other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in numerous drug rehab facilities around Palm Desert, CA. and in the country.