Seniors and older adult persons in Adkins are prone, and some are even predisposed, to alcohol and drug abuse much in the same way as any other individual. Factually, seniors and older adult persons are already typically on prescription medications which are also commonly abused. When mixed with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are a significantly higher risk of serious health effects and even death. The social stigmas associated with addiction may keep some seniors and older adults out of the drug and alcohol rehab facilities in Adkins they desperately need. Due to this, there are drug and alcohol rehab centers which cater to this age range of the population. These drug rehabilitation facilities understand the situations which are peculiar to this group of clients, and how to address drug addiction among these clients. Due to the fact seniors and older adults are already prone to sickness and accidents, it is imperative that they seek treatment before any illness or accident results from their their drug addiction which may cause long term if not fatal damage.